Co-Impact

Over the past few years, people living in extreme poverty have faced so many challenges — from the fallout of a global pandemic to climate shocks and displacement. As a result, the number of people living in extreme poverty has increased, highlighting the urgent need for development initiatives that are evidence-based, scalable, and resilient to future crises. #EconomicInclusion is one such solution. We're proud to have contributed to the newly released State of Economic Inclusion Report 2024: Pathways to Scale from our program partner Partnership for Economic Inclusion, which sheds light on the progress made in empowering millions of people through skills-building, securing better jobs, and building resilience against future shocks. This report underscores the key role of collaboration among governments, NGOs, and the private sector if we are to achieve scale. It is through partnerships that we can truly accelerate progress and bring change to the lives of millions of people.

"Philanthropy must recognize that all issues are gendered." In a new thought-provoking article for Alliance magazine, our Director of Programs, Global & Latin America, Alfonsina Peñaloza, highlights how philanthropy can help both visibilize and address the gender failings of the current economic model. Economic models often fail women, especially those from marginalized groups, who face multiple challenges: economic instability, gender-based violence, and systemic inequities like unpaid care work. Alfonsina emphasizes that philanthropy can help drive change by funding feminist economic research, supporting women’s leadership in economics, and promoting policies that prioritize care and equity. A holistic, gender-inclusive approach isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential to building an economy that works for everyone. This piece is part of Alliance magazine’s December issue, guest edited by the incredible Jo Swinson and Crystal Simeoni, a member of our Gender Fund Advisory Board, and appears alongside other contributions on #systemchange, #genderjustice, and #philanthropy from Romy Krämer, (Guerrilla Foundation), Charles Keidan, Shafi Musaddique, Agustín Landa, fan li and others. Read Alfonsina's article at https://lnkd.in/dqM7bGJu and explore the full edition for more insights: https://lnkd.in/ekXSxPEd

New job alert! We're hiring a Program Manager in Africa! Do you have experience and interest in program management, LME and funder engagement? This could be the role for you! Join our talented Africa team and support our incredible program partners in transforming systems to advance equitable outcomes, women’s leadership, and gender equality at scale. Check out the details below to apply: https://lnkd.in/d6B_ck6B #hiring #programmanager

Exciting news: We have another great opportunity to join our amazing team in Latin America (Brazil or Mexico) as our new Program Manager, Latin America and Global 🙌🏿 Together with your team, you will support program partners to develop effective strategies for systems change to advance gender equitable outcomes, women’s leadership, and gender equality at scale. Learn more about the role below and apply by 20 December! #Hiring #ProgramManager

It's great to see many of our program partners such Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, Jan Sahas, CAMFED - Campaign for Female Education, Food For Education, NOSSAS, Piramal Swasthya, Last Mile Health, Lwala Community Alliance in this list of high-impact organizations trusted by leading philanthropists! They used their funding to strengthen operations, expand their reach, and drive transformative systems change. Sustained follow-on funding is essential to build on these successes, enabling them to tackle urgent global challenges with even greater impact. We were thrilled to share our insights with Panorama Global to spotlight this opportunity for philanthropists eager to support high-impact organizations. Read how you can #FundWhatWorks here: https://bit.ly/48QFUAq

Congratulations to our program partner Teaching at the Right Level Africa (TaRL Africa) on celebrating their 5th anniversary during their just concluded 2024 conference!🎉🎉 TaRL Africa works with governments and partners in Africa to address an urgent challenge: without intervention, half of all primary students in Sub-Saharan Africa will enter adolescence without basic literacy and numeracy skills, negatively impacting their and the continent's future. Speaking in a panel session during the conference, Joel Kamoko from Zambia's Ministry of Education and our Director of Programs Abe Grindle, aptly summarized why we love the TaRL approach so much: Joel: "With TaRL, we found a methodology that was affordable, simple, used local materials and gave us confidence that we could have a literate population." Abe: "We would love to see TaRL Africa's evidence-based, simple and demand-driven approach institutionalized within public education systems so that it can embedded in every classroom." TaRL Africa's approach has proven effective and scalable in diverse contexts across 16 African countries, improving learning outcomes for 5.4 million children to date. By 2023, TaRL Africa aims to enable education systems in 20 countries to equip 20 million children with foundational skills. Now, that's a goal worth celebrating - and supporting! #FoundationalLearning #5YrsofTaRLAfrica #TaRLAfricaConf2024"

Just published! 16 recommendations for governments and partners to take action in ensuring women community health workers are safe, supported, and fairly compensated so they can deliver the lifesaving care their patients need. Women make up 70% of the community health workforce and investing in them is essential for driving progress toward the sustainable development goals, including universal health coverage and gender equality. By dismantling barriers that limit women’s potential, implementers, policymakers, governments, and funders can drive lasting social and economic benefits for communities and build resilient health systems. Read the full Framework for Action from Integrate Health and Last Mile Health that Co-Impact proudly supports as a commitment partner: https://bit.ly/womenCHWs

Join our team! We have an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to join the Co-Impact programs team in Latin America (Brazil or Mexico) as our new Program & Administrative Assistant. If you meet the requirements and share our passion for creating impact that lasts at scale, we want to hear from you! Beat the December 9th, 2024 deadline and apply today! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dK4synuN. #Hiring #NonprofitJobs #AdministrativeAssistant #CoImpactCareers

Investing in women’s leadership in law and justice yields significant economic and social returns, shaping equitable policies for just and inclusive societies.   Earlier this year in The Rockefeller Foundation's Bellagio Center, Co-Impact and Purpose, GQUAL Campaign, FEMNET - African Women's Development and Communication Network, IAWL ~ Institute for African Women in Law, Clooney Foundation for Justice, Asia Justice Coalition, Global Health 50/50, University of Johannesburg, International Association of Women Judges launched a coalition working to advance #WomenInLeadership in Law. The coalition will be participating in a panel discussion and a #LeadersTalk at the Reykjavík Global Forum #Reykjavik24 on redefining women’s leadership in law and moving beyond stereotypes and echo chambers. We’re advocating for stronger representation of women in law & justice, and the enabling environment critical for women to thrive in their careers so that they can reach positions of power, agency, and influence.   At the Forum, the coalition will share insights into the institutional barriers holding women back, why it matters, and actionable steps the global community can take to drive progress. Watch this space as we will be sharing the key takeaways from these conversations soon!   #WomenInLaw #PowerTogether

On today’s #InternationalDayofCareandSupport, we are so proud to spotlight some of our Program Partners across Latin America, Africa, and Asia, each advancing the right to care as a powerful lever for social and economic change. 💪🏽 These initiatives champion recognition, support, and transformation in caregiving, with goals that go from formalizing workers’ rights, improving care access, and empowering caregivers. Here’s how our partners are working with systems to achieve lasting impact within the #CareEconomy: Themis, Gênero, Justiça E Direitos Humanos in Brazil: Domestic workers are one of the most vulnerable groups in Brazil, with only a third having employment contracts. Working toward the formalization of domestic work, THEMIS partners with Brazil’s Ministry of Labor and Employment. Through this initiative, THEMIS aims to increase paid domestic workers rights and improve their economic opportunities in Brazil. The Action Foundation (TAF) in Kenya: Bringing early childhood care and disability services to 17 counties, TAF supports children with disabilities and reduces the unpaid care burden on caregivers, championing Universal Health Coverage and better budget allocation. Working within the healthcare system, TAF addresses gaps in data reporting and utilization, aiming to enhance the capacity of both the ECD and healthcare workforce. Instituto de Liderazgo Simone de Beauvoir (ILSB) in Mexico: Through education and care systems integration, ILSB collaborates with government stakeholders to address time poverty among caregivers and support child development with innovative care models. The Institute for Social Accountability (TISA) in Kenya: TISA advocates for inclusive trade markets with support services for young mothers and women traders, fostering fair trade practices and safety policies for informal workers. Oxfam México: Advancing public care policies with a gender-sensitive approach, Oxfam México is working towards reducing economic disparities for unpaid caregivers in Mexico through advocacy and systems change. Watch some of our partners from the initiatives above talk about their work in our #SpotlighSeries below!