Advancing economic opportunity, Borrowers, Gender equity, Racial equity, Sustainable systems

Supporting African Artisans at Work and Beyond

Posted by Tyana Smith
On May 16, 2019

In honor of the one-year anniversary of our official launch party, we’re catching up with one of our very first borrowers, All Across Africa. Since our investment in late 2017, All Across Africa has: Employed 400 new artisans. Provided solar lights to their artisans in Rwanda on a lease-to-own model, 37% below market price. This […]

Advancing economic opportunity, Investors, Racial equity

What’s happening with Opportunity Zones?

Posted by Lauren Grattan
On April 15, 2018

An interesting piece of legislation included in 2017’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the Opportunity Zones program. We’ve been digging in with colleagues across the country on how this can drive investment into neighborhoods that need it. So what’s the scoop? The Opportunity Zones program is a once in a lifetime legislative change to […]