Stories

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

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

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

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.

On April 30, 2025, Trickle Up joined 30 other organizations in an address 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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.