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Acumen Announces Nearly $70 Million Close of For-Profit Off-Grid Energy Fund through its subsidiary Acumen Capital Partners

April 17, 2019

The fund, KawiSafi Ventures, is accelerating access to clean energy solutions for low-income populations in East Africa New York, NY – April 17, 2019 – Acumen, the nonprofit that invests philanthropic capital in companies and leaders tackling poverty, today announced the approximately $70 million close of for-profit fund, KawiSafi Ventures, through Acumen Capital Partners. After investing $22 million of patient, philanthropic capital across the off-grid...

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How Do You Navigate a Health System if You Don't Speak the Language?

April 11, 2019

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Colombia Acumen Fellows: Transforming the Way Colombia Builds Peace

April 11, 2019

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A New Ally in Cocoa Sustainability

April 09, 2019

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Remembering Neel Shah (1986-2019): Design Thinker and Acumen Fellow

By Krishna Dahya on April 02, 2019

It is with great grief that we share the loss of our dear friend and fellow, Neel Shah, who passed away last week from a sudden heart stroke. Neel was a loving and devoted husband, son, brother, and uncle. He was a role model, a...

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March 30, 2019

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What Do We Owe Smallholder Farmers? Everything.

March 26, 2019

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Productive Power to the People: Simusolar is Transforming How Tanzania’s Farmers Work

By Dennis Otieno on March 25, 2019

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Connecting the Watts: Unpacking the Micro-Revolution of Energy in Africa

By Jonathan Cedar on March 19, 2019

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International Women's Day 2019: Spotlight on India

March 08, 2019

This Women's Day arrives in the midst of incredible momentum in the fight for gender equality across the globe. Women are joining forces, making their voices heard and changing conversations to create a more just future. This year, we're putting the spotlight on India, where...

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Acumen Fellows Share their Stories at TEDWomen

By Acumen on February 28, 2019

In November of last year, Acumen Fellows Ashweetha Shetty and Shad Begum were invited to take the stage at TEDWomen and share their personal stories of becoming changemakers in their communities. TEDWomen is an annual conference that spotlights amazing women who are showing up, speaking...

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