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FINCA is headed to the #AWSreinvent conference and taking the main stage on Monday, 12/2 at 12:00pm PT! Join us to discover how FINCA, in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), is revolutionizing our research processes using #GenerativeAI. FINCA VP of Research and Data Science Scott Graham and AWS Managing Director Nonprofit and Healthcare Allyson Fryhoff will discuss FINCA’s groundbreaking open-source platform, AuRA, that is leveraging #artificialintelligence to tackle complex global challenges. AuRA’s collaborative approach combines AI capabilities with subject matter expertise to drive operational efficiency, extract insights from data, and scale social impact. Check out our session: Harnessing Generative AI for Impact: Mapping Pathways Out of Poverty!

There are so many things that we are thankful for here at FINCA. In addition to our sincerest gratitude to all of our supporters whose generosity has provided millions of people with the opportunity to build a pathway out of poverty–here are just a few things the FINCA team is grateful for this year. On behalf of the #FINCAFamily and our global network of staff and clients, we wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Hey friends, I'm really excited about our upcoming re:Invent session and I'd love for you to join! On October 8th, registration opens for "IMP203 - Harnessing Generative AI for Impact: Mapping Pathways Out of Poverty." I'll be co-presenting this session with Scott Graham and Allyson Fryhoff, and we'll be diving into how FINCA International is using Generative AI to drive meaningful social change. Register to secure your seats: https://lnkd.in/e33BEgsA

Throughout this month, FINCA Tajikistan held a variety of #financialliteracy workshops organized under the FINCA Women Club. The sessions covered essential topics such as budgeting, savings, and investing, aiming to equip women with the tools they need to confidently manage their finances. The FINCA Women Club not only focuses on #financialeducation but serves as a platform for women entrepreneurs to network, strengthen and develop their skills, share resources, and inspire one another to achieve their financial goals.

#SocialEnterpriseDay celebrates organizations that drive positive change for people and the planet. At FINCA, we believe the key to successfully delivering on a strong social mission is to set audacious goals. As we mark our 40th anniversary at FINCA, we’re aiming to reach 40 million people by 2028. We intend to do this through strong partnerships and continuous learning. As we set out to achieve our ambitious goal, we look to our partner Cisco Foundation for inspiration — they set (and already achieved) a hugely ambitious goal to positively impact 1 billion people by 2025. Inspired by Cisco's work and as follow up to a conversation earlier this year with FINCA Global CEO Andree Simon and Cisco Foundation Executive Director Charu Adesnik, in our latest article, Andree emphasizes the importance of setting bold goals and building partnerships through co-creation to achieve scalable, lasting #socialimpact. Read the article: https://bit.ly/3CBWPKW

Milestone update—FINCA partner MDaaS Global has officially opened their first healthcare clinic outside of Nigeria in Douala, Cameroon! In Nigeria, MDaaS has seen consistent, rapid growth, serving over 375,000 patients across 16 diagnostic clinics. Through scalable, tech-enabled healthcare solutions, MDaaS continues to prove the transformative impact accessible and affordable health services can make on underserved communities. By expanding to Cameroon, MDaaS Global will be able to reach even more lives and provide the patient-centered care many seek. FINCA is thrilled to support MDaaS Global on this journey through our continued partnership, and help close the healthcare gap throughout Cameroon, Nigeria, and beyond.

21 Nov | Washington, DC | Investing in Innovation and Inclusive Growth with Monica Barrett, Deloitte Consulting; Amee Parbhoo, Accion Venture Lab; Andree Simon, FINCA International and Ranjani Sridharan, Kshetra PBC. During this session moderated by Chiedo Nwankwor of The Johns Hopkins University, look beyond ROI to foster inclusive and impactful solutions that drive both financial returns and societal transformation. Explore how private and non-profit organizations are embracing investments to generate inclusive growth, build sustainable economies, and empower communities around the world. Key topics include: ✦ Catalyzing social and economic change with targeted investments in local communities ✦ Emerging trends in solutions for climate, water, and agriculture in underserved communities ✦ Public-private partnerships to tackle interconnected challenges, like extreme poverty and climate change ✦ Community-led innovation that also attracts and retains foreign investment RSVP now: https://lnkd.in/eEC2uaMz Thank you to The Johns Hopkins University for hosting and to our Washington DC Committee for producing this event. Vivian Fraga Spies, CFA Jane Bhatt Prabha Carpenter Elizabeth Lan Davis Cheryl L. Isaac Katy LeDoyen Christine Ayako Schleppegrell Chaitali Patel Ingrid Chou Aidan D'Anna Isckar Bii Ariana Kathuria Kimya Nia Serena Yang #100WF #womeninfinance #finance #ESG #sustainableinvesting

This week FINCA Azerbaijan CEO Tim Tarrant attended COP29 Azerbaijan alongside the Azerbaijan Micro-finance Association (AMFA) executive team. Key discussions focused on setting climate finance and adaptation goals, cutting greenhouse gas emissions, and building more resilient communities.  The team gained valuable insight into current global initiatives and the future action needed to address the swelling #climatecrisis. These learnings will inform FINCA’s ongoing work to help customers in Azerbaijan and around the world protect their livelihoods and build resilience to climate shocks.   #COP29

In recent years, monumental strides have been made to increase access to education in Ghana. Unfortunately, while access to education has increased, quality education still lags behind. In fact, out of the average 11.6 years of schooling in Ghana, the number of quality-adjusted learning years is just 5.7. This means that children are in school but are not learning for almost six years. This is why FINCA partners with social enterprises like Rising Academy Network. By providing exceptional curriculum materials and intensive teacher coaching, 265,000 Rising Academies students are receiving the quality education they need to excel. To learn more about how FINCA partner Rising Academies is setting a new standard for education in Ghana and across West Africa–continue below! https://bit.ly/4enL4ot

Introducing: The winners of Zendesk's third-annual Impact Awards: https://zdsk.co/3Z0NhSj These 20 innovative nonprofit organizations stood out for their innovative use of technology to drive scalable, lasting change, and will now join the Tech for Good program, receiving substantial grants, pro-bono support resources, and complimentary Zendesk software to accelerate their missions: 💫 Aquí Estoy Chat 💫 Bean Voyage 💫 Borderlands Resource Initiative 💫 National Center for Disasters and Epidemiological Emergencies (CENACED) 💫 Develop for Good 💫 Digital NEST 💫 FINCA International 💫 Forward·Inc 💫 Hello World 💫 Human Rights First 💫 Justicia Lab 💫 Magic Bus India Foundation 💫 Mercy Corps 💫 Mobiklinic Foundation 💫 Red Dot Foundation - Safecity 💫 {reprograma} 💫 Talent Beyond Boundaries 💫 US Chamber of Commerce Foundation 💫 Vitala Global Foundation 💫 Wastezon Rwanda The Zendesk Tech for Good program works with 200 nonprofit organizations and has donated nearly $25M in product since 2018.