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Have you seen our Women in Agriculture Initiative annual report yet? Take a look for lots of exciting updates. 👀 For example, did you know that Root Capital launched two new Women’s Councils: Mexico & Central America and South America? These two Councils were modeled after the African Women’s Council that launched in 2023. Discover more at https://lnkd.in/gzXPHED4 #WomenInAgriculture #GenderLensInvesting #GenderEquity #InclusiveFinance

Thank you to #SOCAP24 for providing the space for us to discuss systems change through gender-lens investing in agriculture! 👩🏾🌾 For those who couldn’t make it, here some highlights: - Women play a tremendous role in agriculture but still face limited access to resources and opportunities. - Smallholder cooperatives, like Coopetarrazú, are key in fostering resilience, creating equitable labor practices, and investing in communities. - Root Capital’s gender-lens investing shows that women-led businesses are not only less risky but also often experience higher profitability. You can learn more about Coopetarrazú in their Story of Impact at https://lnkd.in/ge_Fi2c6 #WomenInAgriculture #GenderLensInvesting #InvestInWomen

Thank you to everyone who joined our session, “Investing in Rural Resilience: Learnings from 25 Years of Impact,” at The Global Impact Investing Network Impact Forum 2024! For those who missed out on hearing from Rose Ochieng and Scott McDonald at the event, here are three key takeaways from the presentation: - Investing in smallholder farmers and agricultural businesses is key to fostering rural resilience. - Blended finance models are essential for scaling climate-smart, gender-inclusive agricultural practices. - Supporting women and youth in agriculture is crucial to creating equitable, sustainable growth in rural communities. Thank you to the GIIN for the opportunity to share some of our learnings from the past 25 years! #ImpactInvesting #SocialChange #SocialImpact #ImpactFinance

Women play a significant role in agriculture, yet often lack access to the resources and opportunities they need. CoopeTarrazú, the largest coffee cooperative in Costa Rica, is changing that. By forming a gender committee and launching leadership programs, they’re helping women advance in their careers and communities. Discover more about how CoopeTarrazú is closing the gender gap at https://lnkd.in/gHNBseEM #25StoriesOfImpact #WomenInAgriculture #GenderLensInvesting #GenderEquity #InclusiveFinance

Our newly released Women In Agriculture Initiative annual report shows that the number of Gender Equity Advisory (GEA) services increased by more than 300% from 2022 to 2023. GEA services help agricultural enterprises diagnose barriers to women’s equitable participation. In addition, the GEA allows enterprises to identify opportunities for gender-inclusive growth and development in partnership with Root Capital staff. Find out more about our GEA services in the full report. https://lnkd.in/gzXPHED4 #WomenInAgriculture #GenderLensInvesting #GenderEquity #InclusiveFinance

Fantastic conversation with Kapil Kanungo from Incofin Investment Management at #SOCAP24. We’re so grateful for the opportunity to have meaningful discussions with others in our industry! Want to connect with Root Capital at future events? Don’t hesitate to reach out! https://lnkd.in/g_rPS4sj #ImpactInvesting #SocialImpact #SocialInvesting

Our Women In Agriculture Initiative annual report is out NOW! 🎉👩🏽🌾 One highlight? In the last 18 months alone, we financed 159 women-led or gender-inclusive enterprises and loaned more than $125 million. Learn more about the impact of that financing in the full report: https://lnkd.in/gzXPHED4 #WomenInAgriculture #GenderLensInvesting #GenderEquity #InclusiveFinance

Are you attending #SOCAP24 this week? Join us TOMORROW as part of “Brief & Bold Talks: Perspectives on Systems Change.” Hear our Director of the #WomenInAgriculture Initiative, Leonor Gutiérrez, during this lightning round of presentations from 1:00-2:00 p.m. More info at https://lnkd.in/gmy_VEJB You can also stop by our booth on the 4th floor. We can’t wait to see you there! #ImpactInvesting #SocialChange #SocialImpact

When COVID-19 disrupted rural communities, “work from home” wasn’t an option for smallholder farmers. For the coffee cooperative UNICAFEC in Peru, the pandemic brought a critical challenge: finding ways to carry out the harvest while protecting the health and livelihoods of their farmers. Learn how Manager Donald Delgado and his team worked with Root Capital to navigate the crisis using biosafety protocols and resilience grants to keep their community safe and their business afloat. See how this journey is shaping the future of rural resilience in Peru at https://lnkd.in/gHNBseEM #25StoriesOfImpact #RootCapitalLatAm #COVIDResponse #COVIDResilience #ImpactInvesting