Insaan means human. We use philanthropic capital to invest in solutions to poverty. #catalyticcapital #impact #SDGs
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ImpactLab (Insaan × Miarakap) launches a CEI to back high-potential SMEs in Southern Madagascar 🌍📈Apply by April 26 ⏳
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#ImpactLab #Madagascar #Entrepreneurship #Miarakap #Insaangroup
Proud of our invested, Powered by People, and their Crafted Linen spotlight — proof that heritage skills, fair sourcing, and global access can create real opportunity for makers.🌍
Support PBP here: poweredbypeople.com
#ImpactInvesting #EthicalSupplyChains #PoweredByPeople
📚 Happy #InternationalDayOfEducation!
Today we’re highlighting @tytonpartners research on #CatalyticCapital's role in strengthening the education-to-workforce pipeline. Something that we are proud our investee, #GyanShala is leading the way on.
📝: tytonpartners.com/catalytic-…
Today on Insaan Buys Impact we are sharing sustainable produce from our investee, #Malakass.
Malakass is contributing to the development of the cassava sector in Madagascar, through an eco-conscious factory manufacturing gluten-free cassava flour.
malakass.com/
✨Today on Insaan Buys Impact we are spotlighting our investee, @aakarinnovation.
@aakarinnovation manufactures India’s first and only certified and patented 100% compostable and biodegradable sanitary pads.
🛒 Support their catalytic here: lnkd.in/e7CceKTW
📚 Today on Insaan Reads we’re recommending an @idr_online article by Anandana Kapur on how AI can support, not replace, human creativity and local traditions in the handicraft sector.
Read here: lnkd.in/gNDiuJtd
Credit to @200MArtisans for highlighting this piece!
Excited to announce that ImpactLab, our joint venture with @miarakap, is launching at @veztival in Madagascar!
@veztival celebrates culture, innovation, and local economic initiatives-everything #ImpactLab aims to support and grow.
Thank you, Vez'tival, for this opportunity! 🎉
Today on Insaan Buys Impact we are spotlighting the products from our investee, @pbpmarketplace.
PBP is a B2B platform where conscious retailers can discover responsibly-made products from makers around the world.
🛍️ Support their impact here: poweredbypeople.com
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Today on Insaan Buys Impact we are spotlighting the handcrafted products from our very first investee, @Shop_Soko.
SOKO is an ethical jewellery brand built to connect artisans in Kenya with the global marketplace.
🛒 Support their impact here: shopsoko.com/
📷 SOKO
Today we are taking a look back at this insightful podcast episode, featuring our founder, Farahnaz Karim, in conversation with Rhodri Davies.
In the discussion, the pair explore topics such as #catalyticcapital, #impactinvesting and the #UNSDGs.
🎙️: philanthropisms.com/1862997/…
Honored that Impact Footprint, our platform helping innovators showcase impact & connect with funders advancing the #SDGs, was featured in @ParisPeaceForum’s project leaders newsletter! 🌍
Make your impact visible at: impactfootprint.org
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. Meet @AdagioVr, a #ImpactFootprint organisation and VR solution tackling mental health and addiction.
Discover their impact in India here: m.youtube.com/watch?feature=…
🎥: ACT
Happy #WorldTeachersDay! Today we celebrate the work of 100s of teachers working for our investee, #GyanShala. For 30 years, Gyan Shala has been making educational impact across India & are a true testament to the power of nurturing teachers & learners.
gyanshala.org
Introducing the Insaan Buys Impact series, which spotlights the incredible products & artisans behind the businesses we invest in.
Starting with @MelaArtisans, who provide handcrafted home decor, rooted in Indian traditions, fused with modern designs. 📷 melaartisans.com
Today on ‘Insaan Reads’ we are sharing a blog by Collin MB Cooper.
Cooper explores how AI can be used to support with social-emotional learning, something that is easy to assume AI would reduce the opportunity for, in many cases.
📚 Check it out here: medium.com/@colin-cooper/how…
💡Today on ‘Discover Impact Footprint’ we are sharing our newest profile, U&I.
U&I’s Teach Program has created safe learning spaces where children receive personalized academic support, life skills training, and consistent mentorship.
Discover more here: impactfootprint.org
Today is #InternationalYouthDay!
At Insaan, we believe Youth should have a voice. We are listening.
We are proud of our investee, Gyan Shala, whose educational framework has made a huge difference to youth across India.
Discover Gyan Shala’s impact: impactfootprint.org
📚Today on Insaan reads we are recommending this article in @ImpactAlpha .
The article explores the essential need for alternative funding methods, including catalytic capital to fill the growing void in overseas aid.
📚: impactalpha.com/catalytic-ca…
💡Our 2024 annual report is out!
Thank you to our donors, partners and friends. Let’s do more, together.
Discover our 2024 Impact here: docsend.com/v/j7mty/insaangr…
🎉Congratulations to our investee @Malakass, who have obtained the EFE label by the French authorities.
It recognises companies that have:
✅ A positive local economic impact
✅Demonstrate quality expertise
✅Contribute to promoting French excellence abroad.
