Impact Amplifier

An impact advisory, accelerator and regulated asset manager which scales high impact ventures throughout Africa.

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At Impact Amplifier, we seek to truly understand propose and drive viable solutions to real social challenges.

If you or an associate are looking to connect, strategise, and make a difference, please get in touch with us.

More about what we do: https://t.co/RQXI026qNW

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As Poovi Pillay concluded: “We must not underestimate the power of the voices of the people in communities. We need to learn and listen. We can and we will, and now we need to put in the action.”

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At the Nedbank Green Economy Indaba, the @Nedbank Social Impact Unit was introduced through an energising address from Poovi Pillay, Executive Head of Nedbank Group Social Impact. 🟢

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With 53% of youth-led enterprises and 52% women-led enterprises already supported, the Social Impact Unit is setting a new standard for how capital, partnerships and courage can build a more inclusive and sustainable future.

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A heartfelt address from @Nedbank CEO Jason Quinn at the Nedbank Green Economy Indaba highlighted the urgency of fuelling the green economy for the future. “We take this as seriously as the financial targets we deliver to our stakeholders.”

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Live from the @Nedbank Green Economy Indaba: unlocking opportunities and turning ideas into action.
“Our sustainable impact is measured by the pathways we open and deliver, for young people in particular.” – Thabang Chiloane

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What if we could grow coffee it in a way that creates jobs, supports small scale farmers & strengthens climate resilience?

With funding from @Kagiso_Trust, we're leading a study to explore a sustainable, ethical coffee sector in South Africa.

https://t.co/q2CeVXGqgf

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As part of this significant initiative, we will collaborate with @UNIDO and @tiaorgza to launch a R150 million #cleantech debt fund for high-impact SMEs and deliver capacity and ecosystem support services to GCIP South Africa.

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We're proud to announce our selection as the second executing entity alongside @tiaorgza for the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (@GCIPsmes) in South Africa, a global initiative of @UNIDO funded by the Global Environment Facility.

https://t.co/13xhqMfZ4u

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"Receiving this recognition affirms the critical need for accessible and actionable online safety resources tailored to Africa’s unique challenges. We’re privileged to empower communities across the continent." – Tanner Methvin, Impact Amplifier for the AOS Platform

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We've recently been announced a 2024 @anthemawards Winner in the Responsible Technology - Education or Literacy Platform category!

This milestone highlights our work to empower communities across Africa with tools to create safer digital spaces.

#AnthemAwards #OnlineSafety

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For over a decade we’ve partnered with Nando's to build inclusive supply chains across Southern Africa.

Through our impact assessment work, we’re tracking changes in food security, education, energy & housing for 1000+ small farmers.

Learn more: https://t.co/jJFhaNfvZK

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The Anthem Awards Community Voice voting closes on 31 October! 🔔 Cast your vote for Africa Online Safety Platform in 30 seconds:

[@africaonlinesafetyplatform @AOSPlatform]

🚨 Help us combat online criminal activity: Vote for the Africa Online Safety Platform to win the prized @anthemawards Community Voice Award – a global mark of distinction for Social Impact excellence

https://t.co/72vyA0a7xw

🔔 Voting closes 31 Oct!

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🔐Through research aggregation, education content, funding online safety innovators & help for online crimes, we at Impact Amplifier created the @AOSPlatform to ensure everyone on our continent has access to the tools needed to stay safe online: https://t.co/TQJQGIjAnH

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Our @AOSPlatform is an @anthemawards finalist in the Responsible Technology - Education or Literacy Platform category!

🗳️ Vote for us to win the prized Anthem Community Voice Award – a global mark of distinction for Social Impact excellence:

https://t.co/JsgGZVxFyh

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@bridgesformusic trains young creatives from underserved communities, fostering learning and direction through Self Determination Theory.

💡We have assessed their impact + are helping enhance their systems to deepen their understanding of their work.

https://t.co/qunUksYjEJ

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Free Digital Activism Training 🚨 Social entrepreneurs and activists, commit just 2 hours to build skills that can help you amplify your efforts to make real change.

#AOSP #saferinternetforafrica #digitalactivism #socialchange #misinformation #socialmediaforgood

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Join us for a transformative Digital Activism training session with the Centre For Analytics & Behavioural Change and @ImpactAmplifier!

Join the Zoom session from 10:30 – 12:30 on Thursday, 15 August:

https://t.co/t0DT21UFB4

Meeting ID: 896 3626 2524 | Passcode: 265441

[@africaonlinesafetyplatform @AOSPlatform]

Developed by @ImpactAmplifier and supported by https://t.co/CqBQYWfa0F, the Africa Online Safety Platform is dedicated to creating a safer internet for Africa.

Here's how the platform works.

https://t.co/caIRIfahQZ

#AOSPlatform

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🇬🇭 @iwatchafrica seeks applications for its project aimed at empowering newsrooms & journalists to counter online abuse.

The initiative, supported by @ImpactAmplifier & @Googleorg, will help set up online safety units in newsrooms.

Apply by May 18. https://t.co/bblalH5pmK