Treedom is an online platform that allows people and companies to plant trees remotely and offset CO2 emissions by directly financing small farmers in economic hardship – operating in 17 countries across the world, mainly in Latin America, Africa and South & Southeast Asia. Short description social enterprise Treedom is an alliance between farmers and supporters willing to make reforestation…
Kula Loans International – India, Colombia, Gambia, Nepal
Kula means “community of the heart” in Sanskrit. It is a foundation, based in The Netherlands, envisioning a change in the formal financial system, to include groups and communities empowering them to grow their own wellbeing. Currently, there are over 50 groups in Colombia, India and The Gambia. The model is soon to be replicated to Nepal and Bangladesh. Short…
Fundefir – Latin Americas
Foundation for Rural Financing (Fundefir) is a civil nonprofit association aimed at promoting economic and social development of communities and their residents. Fundefir created a financial management model called “Bankomunals” with K, based on the exclusive use of funds from members of community groups as a source of funding. Currently, there are about 150 groups or Bankomunales, in 9 states…