Claudine Miles: Training Adults Helps Create Equitable Change for Students

Aug 30, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha Claudine Miles,  SDG10,  SDG16,  SDG3,  SDG4,  USA

Claudine: If you're reading this and things have been tough lately, I just want to tell you you're not alone. You matter and you're needed. This season has been hard on so many families and what we need is a lot more love. So know that you are magnificently capable and loved, even at your worst.

João Pedro Thompson: Financial Access and Literacy for Brazilian GenZ

Aug 20, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha Brazil,  João Pedro Thompson,  SDG10,  SDG3,  SDG5

João: GenZ represents one-third of the Brazilian population, and is the first digitally native generation. However, most GenZers don't have access to financial services or a bank account and are cash-based. They’re also much more independent financially than previous generations, yet don’t know anything about personal finances. Z1 initiates Gen Z on their financial journey with an independent account linked to a card where they can send, receive, and spend money while learning about financial literacy.

Revolutionized Funding Impacts Social Enterprises in South Asia

Aug 16, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha Edward Yee,  SDG1,  SDG10,  SDG4,  SDG5,  SDG8,  United Kingdom

Edward: My journey began when I took a break to travel, beginning in Bangladesh, and visited over 200 social enterprises (SEs) across South Asia. Seeing firsthand their impact in slums, villages, and farms amazed me, but I also saw their lack of access to capital— inspiring me to start Givfunds.