Participant Stories

Crafting a Better Tomorrow: How One Woman Turned Her Creativity into Income

At 28, Adela Eulalia Ac Sub is a determined mother of three living in Aldea Trinitaria, Guatemala. In 2020, facing deepening economic hardship, Adela attempted to migrate to the Un ...

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.

En sus propias palabras: Indigenous community leaders

Indigenous women who hail from our project areas in Oaxaca and Chiapas, Mexico, support Trickle Up in facilitating projects and connecting with target communities across the Isthmu ...

Como se sienten?

Indigenous women from Trickle Up’s savings groups in Chiapas discuss how they feel, what they anticipate with saving and building their businesses, and their hopes for the future.

Que ha cambiado con Trickle Up?

Indigenous women from Trickle Up’s project areas in Oaxaca and Chiapas, Mexico, recount how the FUERTE project has affected their lives and their observations on how their relati ...

Women’s solidarity groups for resilience and social change

Trickle Up partners with women living in extreme poverty to drive economic and social inclusion - groups are extremely effective way to amplify the scale of transformation from our ...

Meet Jane

Coaching is a key part of the Graduation approach and Trickle Up's programs. Read about Jane, one of our coaches in Uganda who helps her fellow refugees thrive despite displacement ...

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

With 10% of the world's population living in extreme poverty, MetLife Foundation and Trickle Up are committed to building economic and social opportunities for marginalized people.

Giving Forward

Our participants from across the world share their experiences with Trickle Up programs and the resilient pathways they were able to forge to transform their situations.