Andrew Matheson

In a Tough Funding Environment, Evidence Matters More Than Ever

As global development faces growing uncertainty and shrinking aid budgets, one thing is clear: we must invest in what works.

Panchasila’s Power: How a Smartphone Turned One Woman into a Tailor, Farmer, and Energy Provider

In a small village in India, Panchasila Kharsel is redefining what’s possible, with a smartphone in one hand and determination in the other.

From Migration to Mushrooms: How Tapaswini Used a Smartphone to Grow Her Future

Tapaswini's success didn’t come from being told what to do; it came from using digital tools to chart her own path.

Click. Learn. Earn. How Digital Access is Driving Livelihoods for Women in Rural India

In rural communities across India, access to mobile phones and digital tools is proving to be a game-changer—especially for women who are ready to lead.

Honoring Frank DeGiovanni with the Glen & Mildred Robbins Leet Humanitarian Award

On April 30, 2025, Trickle Up joined 30 other organizations in an address to members of the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations.

A Statement to Members of the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations

On April 30, 2025, Trickle Up joined 30 other organizations in an address to members of the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations.

If You Use Venmo or PayPal, Thank African Fintech

Today, mobile money is one of Africa’s greatest contributions to the global financial ecosystem, and the pace of Africa’s innovation continues to accelerate.

Investing in Women, Transforming Communities: The ROI of Graduation Programs

Discover how Trickle Up’s Graduation Approach is delivering powerful returns in health, education, and nutrition. A recent SROI study shows that for every INR 1 invested, INR 6.7 ...

Facing a New International Development Reality Together

There’s a growing consensus that we’ve entered a new era of austerity. The global pull-back on aid is still unfolding, and the international development sector is only beginnin ...

Building a Life-Changing Family Business in Guatemala

Loida Yaneth is an 11-year-old girl with Down syndrome who lives in the village of Las Minas in Guatemala with her family, who began a small business through Trickle Up's PROINSA p ...

How Women Are Breaking the Cycle of Poverty and Exclusion in Latin America

Working with so many different people living in extreme poverty, we know the value of human rights. Learn more about Trickle Up's commitments to human rights in our work.

Cómo las Mujeres Rompen el Ciclo de Pobreza y Exclusión en América Latina

Working with so many different people living in extreme poverty, we know the value of human rights. Learn more about Trickle Up's commitments to human rights in our work.