Our brilliant panel from @OISLGhana@sinapi_aba and
@UgandaBank spoke with our Patron today highlighting the importance of the @OpportunityIntl hand-up for the most vulnerable as they fight to protect their families and jobs @OI_Opportunity
@SusannahBirch Rules-based religion is naturally restrictive without joy. But one based on a relationship - that would be worth exploring. That could be the basis for true freedom.
Using impact investment to make the world better involves taking on truly difficult challenges. Just been held spellbound by VP Al Gore. Despite the IPCC report, he remains optimistic that we can change and will change. As long as we act now to save the planet. #ImpactRevolution
Why should fund managers make investment decisions for a better world, as well as just risk based return? Because this will lead to better investment decisions. And, ultimately, because millennial investors will demand it. #ImpactRevolution#PowerOfImpact
@RNTata2000 at the GSG Impact Summit 2018 in Delhi. #PowerOfImpact A massive force for philanthropy and impact investment in India. Inspiring others to use commercial capital for a better world. Doing good while making money. #impactrevolution
Sir Ronald Cohen notes: ‘I would like to set out a new destination’ where all companies measure #impact of inputs and outputs - impact weighted accounts, with @UNDP task force. Finding ways private sector can connect on @SDGoals#PowerOfImpact
David Blood's #PowerofImpact keynote shows a key principle of the #ImpactRevolution in action:"We never saw sustainability ESG as a sacrifice to returns, but rather an enhancement to returns" - and that now is the time to take responsibility and shift focus.
.@OpportunityIntl’s @robertddunn: Availability of digital tools is “dramatically changing” microfinance not only by improving access to credit but also remittances, savings, insurance and pensions. https://t.co/ulrfz5Pz5n
At the launch of the North East Small Finance Bank with Shri Ratan Tata, Finance Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma and MD Rupali Kalita. An @OpportunityAUS partner for 10 yrs, @NESFBank now helping 521,000 families out of poverty. #FinancialInclusion
10 yrs ago @OpportunityAUS decided to back #microfinance in India’s north east. On Sunday Shri Ratan Tata launched North East Small Finance Bank @NESFBank which is helping 521,000 families out of poverty by responsible financial inclusion. https://t.co/pkthar9OwF
In Guwahati Assam at the launch of the North East Small Finance Bank with Shri Ratan Tata, Finance Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma and MD Rupali Kalita. An @OpportunityAUS partner for 10 yrs, @NESFBank now helping 521,000 families out of poverty. #FinancialInclusion
“I’m optimistic but this is a long game. Gender empowerment and gender inclusion in #education is not a switch you can flip. It’s a process and it’s an engagement strategy that necessitates underlying cultural change." @EduByrd#genderlens https://t.co/YXDzkbxnK2
As we celebrate #IWD2018, let’s #pressforprogress on closing the gender gap, particularly across economic & education opportunities. Let’s empower women and girls to reach their potential, thrive,’ @robertddunn, Global Executive Director @OpportunityIntl https://t.co/pcl34OM8Zw
‘@OpportunityAUS supporters are changing the world! Because of you, thousands of families in Asia can live lives free from poverty. They now have choices, the opportunity to make decisions, the tools to reach their true potential. Thank you.’ @robertddunn https://t.co/0fZ8sjzPfa
Today is #HumanRightsDay. Violence against women and girls is a human rights issue, not a women’s issue. We must say 'no' to violence against women and girls
#StandUp4HumanRights#16days https://t.co/j6w9J8Qh3Q