Rika Fontana

Connecting entrepreneurs and investors in emerging markets, especially East Africa.

[Sergio Matalucci @SergioMatalucci]

Public debates about the EU's dependence on oil and gas imports are mounting. But Europe might soon find itself in an even weaker position in a field crucial for energy transition: #critical #rawmaterials. My article from November 2021 https://t.co/X731mXwFVA

[Sergio Matalucci @SergioMatalucci]

I have been arguing for years that climate policies have to take into consideration security considerations, but I would have never imagined that the situation could have turned to be so dramatic. @elonmusk makes the case for oil&gas investments.

[Rika Fontana @RikaFontana]

#36MillionSolutions Loving the call for action from #SanguDelle #AfricanEntrepreneushipCollective

[Youth Business International @YouthBizInt]

This week we’re spotlighting @youngafricabw, supported through our programme funded by
@StanChart Foundation as part of their global Futuremakers initiative. Here is Precious, YAB’s Communications Officer, on the impact of their work. Read more at: https://t.co/DRgxOHOXBs

[Rika Fontana @RikaFontana]

@alexniragira @Philippe_N_ the songs are cool, love the instrumental piece! Well done , men got cry :-)

[Rika Fontana @RikaFontana]

It's time to make a positive impact by intentionally involving youth in agriculture! We need decent youth employment, investment in youth led SMEs, value addition where crops are farmed and resilient agri-food systems! #YouthInAgrifood @AUYouthProgramme @FAOAfrica @YouthBizInt

[FATE Foundation @FATEFoundation]

Get your application in for the the Business Recovery programme (BRP) which will help #female #entrepreneurs who are looking to review their #business model and digitally transform their businesses.

Register here: https://t.co/XHw7EDpzN1

Application closes Wednesday, 10 March.

[Youth Business International @YouthBizInt]

Our delivery partner @MannDeshiOrg supports rural women who #ChooseToChallenge gender norms in #India. #IWD2021

Mann Deshi’s Founder, Chetna Gala Sinha, tells us about an inspiring #FemaleLeader in her community. #YBIExpert

[Youth Business International @YouthBizInt]

Meet #YoungEntrepreneur Jane, founder of @Mama_Dolce_UK. 🍦

Jane had a vision of delicious allergen-free ice cream that everyone could enjoy. Through #COVID19, our member @HatchEnterprise, supported by @Googleorg, helped her business thrive. #IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge

[Youth Business International @YouthBizInt]

Tomorrow is #InternationalWomensDay 🌍 #IWD2021

#YBIExpert Emilia McElvenney shares her message for #WomenEntrepreneurs battling against gender norms to succeed in running their own enterprise. #ChooseToChallenge

[One Acre Fund @OneAcreFund]

Studies have shown that when women have more money 💰💰, they are more likely to spend it on more nutritious food 🥕🍅, healthcare 🩺, or education 📚 for their families, as Mwanahawa, one of the farmers we serve in Western Kenya, illustrates.
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[Youth Business International @YouthBizInt]

#YBIExpert Tshepang, who is interning with @youngafricabw, has plenty of tips to share with fellow young women #entrepreneurs in #Botswana who #ChooseToChallenge gender norms. #IWD2021

[Rika Fontana @RikaFontana]

I'm on the internet :-)

[Youth Business International @YouthBizInt]

When women’s voices are heard in the world of #entrepreneurship and business, they drive powerful social, economic and environmental change in their communities.

#YBIExpert @RikaFontana explains how. #IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge

[Youth Business International @YouthBizInt]

Through our programme with @Googleorg we’re partnering with @MannDeshiOrg, who have worked with rural #WomenEntrepreneurs in #India for over 20 years. #IWD2021

We spoke to Mann Deshi’s founder to learn more about their vital work through #COVID19.

https://t.co/mU82kEgNmU

[Youth Business International @YouthBizInt]

The #YBINetwork supports young women globally, especially those who are marginalised, to run their own businesses.

Htu Luan, supported by @ONOWMyanmar and @Googleorg, has created #DecentWork for herself and for others living with disabilities. #IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge

[Youth Business International @YouthBizInt]

It’s one week until International #WomensDay, when we’ll be celebrating the vital role of women #entrepreneurs who #ChooseToChallenge globally.

@SHEinvestments’ Lida Loem tells us about the contribution women-led businesses make to society #YBIExpert #IWD2021

[Rika Fontana @RikaFontana]

@alexniragira 🙈

[ICRC @ICRC]

11 million people need aid.
50% Syrians displaced.
Tens of thousands of people missing.
Over 2 million children out of school.

The crisis in Syria is entering its 10th year. https://t.co/sE6fxqdwhG

[Twin @twinfairtrade]

Every year Rwanda comes together to remember the victims of the 1994 genocide. This year, in line with the theme of Kwibuka: “Remember, Unite, Renew”, Twin & @ChallengesRWA staff organised a commemoration event on 10 May. Read more in our latest blog: https://t.co/zoFPqYGkNY.

[Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) @Caf]

Yes @twinfairtrade. That is your award. #CharityAwards