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Economic development is often discussed at the level of cities, markets, and industries. But in low-income urban communities, economic resilience is rarely built at...

One of the highlights of my recent visit to Côte d’Ivoire was spending time with our partner, Caritas Man, and savings groups in the communities where we are preparing...

During my recent visit to Guatemala, I sat down with a group of economic inclusion coaches in Ixcán. What impressed me most wasn't simply their knowledge of Trickle...

How can evidence-based economic inclusion models reach more people living in extreme poverty while remaining locally rooted, equitable, and sustainable?  This...

For over two decades, Nirmala Devi has called Khidirpur in Kolkata, India, her home. Originally from Uttar Pradesh, she moved with her husband and five children in...

In Guatemala, Trickle Up has spent more than 15 years supporting people who face the greatest barriers to building sustainable livelihoods, with a particular focus on...

For Shahnaz Begum, rebuilding her life was not a choice, it was a necessity. Fleeing domestic abuse, Shahnaz left her home and moved to Kolkata with her two sons. As...

It’s one thing to talk about partnering with governments or civil society organizations in economic inclusion, but it’s another to understand what it is that makes...

What does financial health mean in a world where families are navigating rising living costs, climate shocks, economic volatility, and increasingly uncertain futures?...