RIF - Refugee Investment Facility

Today is the final day of our due diligence visit to Ali Dates farm in the Jordan Valley, as we work towards establishing a lasting and sustainable partnership between the RIF - Refugee Investment Facility and Ali Dates company through innovative and impactful financing. I find great satisfaction in the work I do for the RIF as it allows me to learn extensively across various sectors. Additionally, I have the privilege of meeting new individuals and gaining valuable insights from their experiences.

🌍 Exploring Finance for Global Change 🎙️   What does it take to merge the precision of finance with the urgency of tackling global poverty? On the latest episode of the 1.90 pro Tag podcast, Fritz Brugger hosts our Founder and CEO, Patrick Elmer, to explore just that.   From pioneering iGravity’s impact investment work with partners like HEKS/EPER (Swiss Church Aid) , Danish Refugee Council / Dansk Flygtningehjælp, and Somaha Foundation, to discussing the potential of mobilizing capital for transformative change, Patrick shares personal insights on balancing financial returns with meaningful social impact.   🎧 🎙️ Listen in and get inspired (For German speakers): https://lnkd.in/dzDYSChJ   ETH NADEL Center for Development and Cooperation Balim Investments RIF - Refugee Investment Facility #ImpactInvesting #GlobalChange #SocialFinance #iGravity

📢 We’re honored to announce that the RIF - Refugee Investment Facility (RIF), co-managed by the Danish Refugee Council / Dansk Flygtningehjælp and iGravity, has been featured in Swiss Sustainable Finance’s latest stocktake on Swiss impact investing (Page 33) 🎉 The report combines findings from the SSF Swiss Sustainable Investment Market Study 2024 and Tameo’s 2023 Private Asset Impact Fund Report, charting the growth and future of impact investing. Proud to see RIF’s work with displacement-affected communities recognized in this key publication! 🌍💼 #ImpactInvesting #iGravity #SustainableFinance #RefugeeInvestment #SwissImpact https://lnkd.in/ezvQgfgH

Refugees are employable, hardworking, credit-worthy, and ultimately, investable. It’s time for donors to support their ingenuity and entrepreneurship with a sustainable funding approach: refugee lens investing. Barri Shorey, senior program officer of our Refugees initiative, explains how this blended finance model invests in refugee-owned and refugee-serving businesses. We work with impact investing partners like Lev Plaves from Kiva, RIF - Refugee Investment Facility, Danish Refugee Council / Dansk Flygtningehjælp, iGravity, Acumen, Refugee Investment Network, Building Markets, among others, to build refugee self-reliance and fuel local economies. #SOCAP24 Learn what #donors can do to invest in #refugees: https://lnkd.in/g3mxzQwh

We are looking for our next DRC lead for the RIF - Refugee Investment Facility in Uganda. You'll work across the screening, investment and implementation process, helping RIF investees in Uganda maximize their impact for refugees and host communities. You'll also join a global RIF team working closely with DRC colleagues at country-, regional- and global levels and our RIF partners in iGravity https://lnkd.in/dczKQGQ8

🎥 Presenting our very first RIF - Refugee Investment Facility showcase video! Discover how the RIF empowers businesses that create sustainable impact for refugees and their host communities through impact loans and technical assistance.    Co-managed by Danish Refugee Council / Dansk Flygtningehjælp and iGravity, the RIF supports growth-oriented enterprises that drive employment, enhance access to essential services, and foster resilience in displacement-affected areas.    In just one minute, see the incredible work of our portfolio companies and learn how the RIF is shaping a future where refugees thrive alongside their communities. Danish Refugee Council / Dansk Flygtningehjælp, iGravity, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Novo Nordisk Foundation, IKEA Foundation, Cabrini World - Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus    #RefugeeInvestmentFacility #ImpactInvesting #RefugeeLivelihoods #InclusiveGrowth #SustainableFinance 

Reposting this for those who may have missed it the first time!    Is your company positively impacting refugees in Jordan? The RIF - Refugee Investment Facility is still looking for SMEs and later-stage start-ups that are profitable (or close to profitability) and seeking loan financing at favorable interest rates—between $100K and $750K—to grow their business and increase their impact in displacement-affected communities.    We’re focused on supporting businesses that are creating employment for refugees, improving financial inclusion, increasing access to essential goods and services, and enhancing employability.    For more details, check out the RIF - Refugee Investment Facility brochure below for Jordan.    Apply here through the RIF’s initial application form (in English and العربية):  https://lnkd.in/dwnrn9Vc 

We’re excited to welcome Okeba Uganda Ltd into the RIF - Refugee Investment Facility’s portfolio. Operating in the refugee-hosting areas of Kyaka II and Rwamwanja, which are home to over 225,000 refugees and asylum seekers, Okeba is playing a pivotal role in transforming Uganda’s agricultural sector by empowering refugee and smallholder farmers to increase productivity and strengthen their livelihoods.    Since its establishment in 2017, Okeba has supported farmers—including 4,000+ refugees—with critical services like access to quality agricultural inputs, training, and financial literacy. In the second sseason of 2023, Okeba sourced from 8,000 farmers, of which 2,500 (31%) were refugees. By connecting farmers to essential resources, Okeba is addressing the challenges of land access and farming inputs in some of Uganda’s most vulnerable communities.    With RIF - Refugee Investment Facility’s support, Okeba aims to:  • Grow its customer base by an additional 3,500+ refugee smallholder farmers.  • Create 135 new employment opportunities.  • Offer training and skills development for 3,260 farmers.    We’re proud to contribute to Okeba’s mission of creating lasting, sustainable change for Uganda’s refugee and host communities. Stay tuned for more updates as this impactful journey unfolds!    The RIF - Refugee Investment Facility supports private sector-led solutions in forced displacement situations by providing technical assistance and long-term financing. Co-managed by the Danish Refugee Council / Dansk Flygtningehjælp and iGravity, RIF incentivizes local businesses to create inclusive models that generate employment and improve access to essential services.    IKEA Foundation Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Novo Nordisk Foundation European Commission - ECHO Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark Cabrini World - Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus #ImpactInvesting #RefugeeEmpowerment #Agriculture #Sustainability #RefugeeInvestmentFacility   

Is your company positively impacting refugees in Jordan? The RIF - Refugee Investment Facility is looking for SMEs and later stage start-ups which are profitable (or close to profitability) and are looking for loan financing at favourable interest rates, between $100K up to $750K to grow their business and increase their impact in displacement affected communities. The RIF is seeking to support those businesses which are increasing employment for refugees, improving their financial inclusion, increasing access to relevant goods and services, and increasing employability. More information here on the Refugee Investment Facility brochure for Jordan. Apply here through the RIF’s initial application form (in English and العربية)! https://lnkd.in/dwnrn9Vc

We were hosted by Olube VSLA group and Nyesi Kolong farmer group for a Farmer Field Day in Omugo Sub/County in Terego District. The groups took us through what they have been learning at the demonstration garden, best practices and how they will transfer the skills to their individual gardens. Other community members and leaders were invited as well for the field day! #farmersfirst #farmerfieldday #terego RIF - Refugee Investment Facility