In developing countries, female entrepreneurs are making a huge contribution to improved educational, health, social and economic outcomes. This International Women’s Day we look at 11 impact investments that empower women around the world to transform their families and ultimately their communities. 1. VisionFund Vision fund provide microloans, microsavings, and microinsurance products for people in … Read more
Thrive Farmers is a Christian Super impact investment through Sovereign’s Capital, which means your super helps fund the great work they do while providing your with an excellent return on investment for your retirement savings. Thrive Farmer Impact Story: Vinicio Gonzalez The 4,500 person town of Concepcion Pinula, Guatemala is the quintessential Latin American coffee … Read more
The Newpin Social Benefit Bond helps put families back together The most difficult moment of Ryan’s* life, was when the NSW Department of Family and Community Services (FACS) came to take his children away. Ryan has been through a lot. His sister died when he was very young and his parents separated. He lived with … Read more
Young people are one of our country’s most vulnerable groups, experiencing an alarming rate of homelessness in Australia. Churches of Christ in Queensland’s Youth CONNECT program, a Christian Super Impact Investment, is a Queensland-based program dedicated to supporting 15 to 25 years olds who are at risk of homelessness upon exiting statutory care. In 2016-2017 … Read more
You don’t have to be a superhero to change the world. Impact investing makes it possible for ordinary people like you to make a positive impact in your lifetime. With so many critical needs and compelling causes in the world, many people may feel too overwhelmed to get involved. Impact investing gives anyone the opportunity … Read more
Developing countries such as Nepal and Kenya are resourced with talented and skilled local workers but few opportunities for meaningful work and fair wages. Your super helps to build innovative connections between these motivated workers and the global economy through the groundbreaking workforce platform, CloudFactory. CloudFactory, a Christian Super impact investment, helps growing companies engage … Read more
Across India, millions of people face the challenges of overpopulation, high unemployment rates and poverty. Today, thanks to new technologies and innovative business models, these challenges are becoming exciting opportunities. DriveU, a Christian Super impact investment (through Unitus Seed Fund), is an Indian business creating new opportunities for many people. DriveU employs over 1,100 private … Read more
Did you know that coconut farmers are among the poorest in the world? Entire families subsist on little more than a dollar a day in some areas. But your Super is helping make an impact through coconut farms, while still bringing strong returns for your retirement. Big tree farms, a Christian Super impact investment (through … Read more
Impact investing is a subset of ethical investing, and some estimates suggest the global industry could be worth $1 trillion by 2020. Impact investments generate positive social and/or environmental outcomes, along with beneficial financial returns for investors. Vulnerable parties such as women and children can be the beneficiaries of impact investments, and Christian Super has … Read more
Imagine you own a small business selling coffee from a coffee cart. This business is your source of livelihood for your entire family – food, rent, education for your children and medical expenses. One day, a big storm completely destroys your coffee cart. The replacement cost is over three times your monthly earnings and far … Read more
