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Our programs are inclusive, culturally relevant, and navigate gender norms. Men, children, and grandparents are all involved in the journey so that everyone in the family understands the opportunities that come with more economic empowerment and resilience.

Explore Ruta Lokudu’s remarkable transformation in Imvepi Refugee Settlement. 💪

After struggling as a South Sudanese , Ruta’s life changed when she received support from the Danida Graduation Project, leading her to start a successful business and become a community leader.

The project is implemented by Danish Refugee Council, CEFORD-Uganda, and Trickle Up in Imvepi Refugee Settlement in .

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The is a promising and scalable solution to end the cycle of .

Join us in Washington, D.C. from September 23-25 to learn how the Graduating to Resilience Activity supported and Ugandan households transition from humanitarian assistance to self-reliance.

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This program is implemented by AVSII Foundation, Trickle Up, and American Institutes for Research (AIR), and funded by USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance.

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En el Día Internacional de la , compartimos la ambición de Zoraida de trabajar con mujeres de su propia comunidad. Zoraida se unió a FUERTE como líder indígena para facilitar proyectos y conectar con las participantes del proyecto.

El proyecto FUERTE trabaja con mujeres indígenas en Oaxaca y Chiapas, , para impulsar la financiera, en colaboración con MetLife Foundation. Trickle Up colabora estrechamente con líderes comunitarias como Zoraida para ofrecer programas que maximicen el y brinden soluciones sostenibles.

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On International Day of , we share Zoraida’s ambition to work with women in her own community. Zoraida joined FUERTE as an Indigenous leader to facilitate projects and connect with project participants.

The FUERTE project works with Indigenous women in Oaxaca and Chiapas, to drive financial , in collaboration with MetLife Foundation. Trickle Up works closely with community leaders like Zoraida to best deliver programs that maximize and sustainable solutions.

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Since joining our program, activity, in 2022, Anatoli and Paul turned their lives around—earning more, diversifying their income, and investing in their children’s education. 📚💪

Their journey is a powerful example of how can be an opportunity to transform lives. Read more: https://buff.ly/3TeNZIx

This program is implemented by AVSI, in consortium with Trickle Up, American Institutes for Research (AIR), and funded by USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance

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Trickle Up is proud to have hosted 'Pathways To Progress - , Mentoring and Handholding PVTGs and Ultra-Poor to Break the Vicious Circle of Poverty,' a Dissemination workshop in collaboration with Palash (JSLPS) in Ranchi, , last week.

The workshop was an opportunity to collectively discuss, deliberate and decide on strategies and initiatives aimed at uplifting the most marginalized communities, the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) and the Ultra-Poor.

We were humbled and honoured in equal measure to have representatives from Jharkhand State government, corporate leaders, INGO/NGO representatives, local media representatives, and senior leadership from our partner organizations grace the occasion.

Thank you to our esteemed panelists:
Sri Suvakanta Nayak, Palash (JSLPS)
Prof. Raj Shree Verma, Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi
Sri Balram, Social Activist

The is the ultimate strategy for sustained . 🤓

From 2017 to 2024, our Activity has transformed the lives of 13,680 people in in Kamwenge District, Western , with 80% of households successfully graduating out of poverty.

Join us from September 23-25 in Washington DC for the Graduating to Resilience Learning Summit. Dive into key topics, including , , Economic Recovery, and Coaching, and engage in dynamic discussions on “What’s Next?”

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This program is implemented by AVSI, Trickle Up, and American Institutes for Research (AIR), and funded by USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance

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Nos dedicamos a empoderar a mujeres que viven en situación de pobreza extrema y que enfrentan desafíos múltiples y complejos. Nuestras increíbles mentoras son el alma de nuestro trabajo, colaborando de cerca con las participantes para guiarlas y apoyarlas.

Su dedicación y experiencia son clave para lograr cambios transformadores: fomentar el ahorro, alcanzar la independencia económica y promover la inclusión.

¡Síguenos y conoce a las personas increíbles que hacen la diferencia cada día!



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We are dedicated to empowering women living in extreme poverty who often face multiple, intersecting challenges. Our incredible coaches are at the heart of our approach, working closely with our participants to guide and uplift them.

Their dedication and expertise are crucial in making transformative changes - building savings, achieving financial independence, and fostering inclusion.

Follow us to meet the amazing individuals making a difference every day!

Join us for our Learning Summit in DC, September 23-25!

Register: avsi-usa.org/g2r-dc-summit2024

Discover how our FUERTE project is creating a real and lasting impact in the lives of rural women in Oaxaca and Chiapas, Mexico. Our savings groups empower Indigenous women to develop their own businesses, fostering economic independence and sustainable growth.

Learn more about the transformative stories of these incredible women who are driving positive change in their lives and their communities!

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Meet Emilia, a true community leader in , Mexico! As the president of a Savings Group of 35 women, Emilia has mastered financial skills and fostered unity among her peers. Being a mother of two sons, she also manages her grocery store and crafts clothes in her spare time.

She shares, “Participating in Trickle Up’s taught me how to save money and be more organized with our family’s finances. I feel like I can make more financially responsible decisions.”

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The initiative has transformed lives, lifting 80% of 13,680 households out of in Kamwenge District, .

We’re thrilled to celebrate the success of the Graduation Marketplace, an event marking the end of a transformative seven-year effort to alleviate poverty among and host community households.

Graduating to Resilience is a USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance funded activity led by AVSI Foundation in partnership with American Institutes for Research (AIR) and Trickle Up.

From August 6-8, 2024, the “Our Resilience Pathways” Graduation Marketplace in Kampala highlighted the success of USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance’s seven-year Graduating to Resilience Activity. This initiative implemented by AVSI with Trickle Up and American Institutes for Research (AIR) transformed 13,680 refugee and host community households in Kamwenge, Uganda, with 80% moving from extreme poverty to self-reliance.

U.S.Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. William W. Popp, celebrated the program’s achievements, including a 96% self-efficacy rate, 96.4% business diversification, and $1.8 million in savings. Over 300 participants explored interactive booths showcasing the tools and experiences behind these outcomes. Ambassador Popp emphasized, "The most inspiring aspect of this program is the changes we have seen in the lives of Ugandan and refugee women, children, and families."

The event was both a celebration and a call to action, showing how the Graduation Approach can create lasting change. Next up, join us for another global event in Washington, D.C., where we’ll share the results and impact of this initiative and bring together diverse voices to discuss the future potential of the Graduation Approach.

To learn more about the “Our Resilience Pathways” Graduation Marketplace, click on the article: https://ow.ly/SEyK50SZKQL

At 'Charcha 2024' by The/Nudge Institute, Sushant Verma, our Asia Regional Director, joined an illustrious panel on 'Voices from the Ground: Scaling Economic Inclusion Programmes across States' today. The session was moderated by Sreya Mozumdar, Director of National Partnerships at The Nudge, and hosted by the Gates Foundation.

Sushant stressed the importance of program design, stating, "The most critical aspect is centering the community, along with the local and cultural context, in our planning. These communities are on the front lines of climate change and related disasters. What’s truly fascinating is how Trickle Up’s approach to climate resilience is deeply rooted in promoting indigenous knowledge, which we then enhance through the use of modern technology."

The esteemed panel also included valuable insights from Saroj Mahapatra, Executive Director of Professional Assistance for Development Action (PRADAN), Marcella D'Souza, Director of the WOTR- Watershed Organisation Trust Centre for Resilient Studies (W-CReS), and Subrata Singh, Executive Director of the Foundation for Ecological Security.

As they deliberated on and delved into the challenges and opportunities posed by scaling economic inclusion programs nationwide, a very engrossed audience was left wondering how this gripping one hour seemed to have zipped by!

In our latest blog post, we’re shining a spotlight on Achan Victoria, a resilient refugee from South Sudan who has turned her life around in Uganda’s Imvepi Refugee Settlement. Thanks to the DANIDA Graduation project, Achan has launched a successful retail shop and poultry business, transforming daily challenges into incredible opportunities.

On , we celebrate our resilient program participants like Achan, who showcase the transformative power of . Her story is a testament to how innovation and determination can create meaningful change and pave the way out of .

The DANIDA Graduation project is a project to build self-reliance for and host communities in the Imvepi Refugee Settlement in , in collaboration with Danish Refugee Council and CEFORD-Uganda.

Read her full story: https://buff.ly/3WQQyBz

We are proud to be a part of the initiative to support refugee and host community households in Kamwenge District, Uganda.

As one of the first organizations to pilot the , we are excited to adapt, refine, and scale livelihood programming through our partners and to guide more individuals toward greater self-reliance.

Lucía is our FUERTE program participant and also a beacon of resilience and determination!
Despite losing her vision and struggling with the cost of a cornea transplant, Lucía continued to run her family cheese business for 26 years, ensuring her three kids received a college education.

Lucía shared, "Education is the best inheritance I can give to my children. It will always be theirs and cannot be taken away. Unlike material things, it never goes away."

We are thrilled to announce that Sushant Verma, our Asia Regional Director, will be speaking at , a convening for the development sector on .

Join the discussion at IHC, Delhi on 22 August 2024 on 'Sunsetting Extreme Vulnerability: Institutionalising Economic Inclusion for the Rural Poor', a session hosted by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

For details and passes, visit https://buff.ly/3SN9rUM

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Smartphones are a game-changer in building sustainable, rural . 📱✨

When coupled with effective , smartphones help women not only gain access to necessary information but also overcome barriers of geographic isolation and illiteracy.

Follow us to discover how we're transforming the lives of women in .

The Grant Officer will support strategic, impactful, high-quality programming across Trickle Up. If you are passionate about Trickle Up's mission to partner with women living in to build economic opportunity and drive , we encourage you to apply!

Click through to learn more about the position: https://buff.ly/4cpGfdr

Ending starts with an asset transfer! 💵

Through our program, , we’re seeing firsthand how crucial asset transfer is in supporting our participants in . By providing targeted households with cash support via mobile money and pre-paid cards, we are helping families meet their immediate needs, invest in their futures, and build lasting resilience.

Through the Graduation Approach—combining financial aid, asset transfer, skills training, and more—we’re not just addressing short-term needs; we’re paving the way for sustainable livelihoods and self-reliance.

Join us in Washington D.C. on September 23-25 for an event to discover why the Graduation Approach is changing lives.

Register today: https://buff.ly/4dfGybY

AVSI-USA American Institutes for Research (AIR) USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance Innovations for Poverty Action

We are thrilled to welcome Lauren Hendricks as our new President and CEO! With over 30 years of global expertise in and women's empowerment, Lauren is set to lead us into a new chapter of impactful change to and drive .

Lauren joins us from KEIPhone, where she connected rural East African women with smartphones and solar chargers. Previously, she led Equity Group Foundation International, Grameen Foundation, and CARE International's Access Africa Initiative, driving economic transformation and developing financial products for poverty alleviation.

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Today, we bid farewell to our incredible leader, Nathalie Laidler-Kylander, who has guided us with boundless love and kindness. After three years of support and dedication, she is stepping down from her role as the president at Trickle Up.

Nathalie, we thank you for all your contributions to Trickle Up. Your warmth and guidance have inspired us to uplift women across the world and drive our mission forward to . Your kindness will continue to resonate in everything we do.

Please join us in expressing gratitude to Nathalie for her extraordinary leadership as she embarks on the new chapter. We wish her the very best! 💖

So exciting to see the team hosting this marketplace event to engage with local stakeholders and share learnings from implementing the in !

Yesterday, celebrated 7 years of the USAID Graduating to Resilience Activity, with clear results of how the 🇺🇸 is working with partners toward . He spoke with local organizations and international partners about the Graduation Approach and highlighted the USAID activity’s achievements working with AVSI, Trickle Up, and American Institutes for Research.

“Graduating to Resilience has changed lives,” Ambassador Popp said. “More than 80% of the 13,600 refugee and Ugandan households who in the program rose from poverty to self-reliance, 96% of the children had enough food to eat, and 99% of the households ate a balanced diet.”

To learn more, you can visit the Graduating to Resilience Marketplace, open to the public from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. From August 6 - 8th at Mestil Hotel in Kampala.

USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance
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Meet our incredible Smart Sakhis! 🌟🤓

These amazing women are peer teachers of our MPOWERED program, mastering smartphone skills and empowering their communities with Trickle Up’s interactive livelihoods coaching app. 💪📱

With dedication and success in their own tech journeys, Smart Sakhis are now guiding others, providing vital and mentorship, and amplifying the impact of our programs. Their commitment to supporting and uplifting their peers is truly inspiring.

In our latest blog post, Valentina shares powerful insights from our field staff member: “Don’t forget the field. Don’t forget the women. They are the why of what we do and what we fight for.”

Dive into her inspiring reflection on her , where she witnessed both the harsh reality of women living in and the hopeful possibilities ahead. Poverty is real, but so are the solutions we can create together.

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