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Andalucía is no ordinary territory
And last Tuesday, it proved this once again. At IMPACTA in Andalusia, more than 100 of us came together with a shared vision: the economy can (and must) generate positive social and environmental impact. Real, measurable and transformative impact.
5th Anniversary of the Impact Foundations Fund: five years learning to invest to multiply impact
Reaching the five-year mark is much more than just hitting a milestone. For the Impact Foundations Fund (FdF), this fifth anniversary is an opportunity to look back with hindsight and, above all, to reaffirm a conviction that has been with us from day one: Foundations can multiply their impact when, as well as making donations, they learn to invest purposefully.
A trip to Kenya: Understanding the true impact of what we do
I’ve been lucky enough to travel to Kenya for the second time. The first time I went as a summer volunteer and experienced that initial “shock” you get when you’re confronted with realities so different from your own: far fewer resources, precarious living conditions, making do with very little… And yes, many of the realities I’d heard so much about turned out to be true.
Catalytic capital in action: a new path towards social inclusion and equal opportunities
Impact investing is growing by the day; More and more people and organisations are looking for their money to generate not only profitability but also social impact.. However, between investors and companies that need that support, there are still “walls” (sometimes invisible) that hinder change.
Finalists in the Open Value Foundation’s IMPULSA_ calls for proposals
We present to you the finalists of these first two editions, which are passed on to final stage which will be held on the next 6th October at our Impulsa_Day.
Selected ventures from the IMPULSA_ Calls organised by Open Value Foundation
We announce the selected entrepreneurs for the IMPULSA_ funding programme: B de Bocata, Diomcoop, Plant on Demand, Tipi Tapa, Turicleta, and Baku Barrikupel.
Ghana, Impact and Purpose: What We Took Away From Our West African Journey
“You can't invest in Africa”... or so some people say.
After two weeks touring Ghana, we can say the complete opposite: Not only can it be done, it must be done.We return with our suitcases full of stories, learnings, and above all, reinforced convictions.
The seaweed market, the main protagonist on the coasts of the South Pacific
Algae harvesting communities in the Philippines face significant market inequalities alongside complex climatic conditions. With support from CODESPA over recent years and a recent alliance with Open Value Foundation, these communities are improving their incomes and accessing finance through the establishment of a cooperative.
First Open Value Call: IMPULSA_Inclusion
Open Value Foundation launches its first funding call for social enterprises, IMPULSA_Inclusion
Supporting social entrepreneurship in Spain. 3rd FdF Impact Call
Last Thursday, 18th April, we celebrated the first DEMO DAY of Impact Fund of Foundations (FdF Impact) to select the 4 winners of the 7 finalists of the 3rd Call for Social Entrepreneurship Support And the truth is, it was a complete success.
