El conflicto armado afectó gravemente el tejido social en las áreas rurales de Colombia. Como se describe con mucho detalle en el informe “¡Basta Ya! Colombia: Memorias de Guerra y Dignidad” del Centro Nacional de Memoria Histórica, los actores armados usaron distintas formas de violencia para atemorizar a la población y, especialmente, para quebrantar la … Continued
On November 24, 2016, the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-FARC, signed a historic agreement for the definitive termination of decades of violent conflict in the country. The Peace Agreement was made after almost 5 years of negotiations between the parties. But, since the Agreement, Colombia has remained polarized between those who … Continued
¿Qué tienen en común 23 personas que viven en diferentes regiones y que trabajan en diferentes temas?: Un país que quieren transformar. Después de la firma del acuerdo de paz, Colombia se encuentra actualmente en un momento histórico, un momento que podría definir el camino y las bases para construir un nuevo país. Y cuando … Continued
As temperatures rise, smallholder farmers face an uphill battle against #poverty and the uncertainties of #climatechange. We need to support them now more than ever.
Acumen’s latest investment, Simusolar, is catalyzing a new form of power for Tanzania’s off-grid communities: affordable solar-powered appliances. For years, the promise of low-income customers, like smallholder farmers, gaining access to energy products beyond solar lanterns and lighting systems has been a hot topic. Now, Simusolar—which sells, distributes, and finances solar equipment like water pumps … Continued
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 over the last several months, women have organized massive demonstrations … Continued