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June 5, 2026
Amazonia, Ecuador
Andrea Molestina
World Environment Day: How Indigenous-led ...

Indigenous-led enterprises in the Amazon are building livelihoods in ways that keep forests standing, drawing on knowledge that has guided life in relation to nature for generations. In the Ecuadorian Amazon, Kichwa-led organization Ruku Kawsay is just one example of how this works in practice, ensuring stronger livelihoods and a standing forest through the traditional Amazonian farming system known as “chakra”.

World Environment Day: How Indigenous-led enterprise Ruku Kawsay is conserving biodiversity and building sustainable livelihoods through the Amazonian chakra
May 18, 2026
Peru, Latin America, La Amazonía, Award, Supporters
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NESsT is recognized among impact investors ...

NESsT is recognized by the Ministry of the Environment in Peru (MINAM), alongside a group of impact investors and organizations that drive biodiversity-based solutions in Peru.

NESsT is recognized among impact investors driving biodiversity-based solutions in Peru
May 8, 2026
Publication
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NESsT 2025 Annual Report: 4.7 million Lives ...

We’re delighted to release the NESsT 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a year defined by far-reaching impact and transformative growth. For nearly three decades, NESsT has worked at the nexus of people, profit, and the planet. In 2025, we reached a milestone that speaks to this mission: since its founding, NESsT has positively impacted the lives of over 4.7 million people from communities around the world.

NESsT 2025 Annual Report: 4.7 million Lives Improved Across 50 Countries
March 18, 2026
Peru, Lirio Fund
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Women's Month Spotlight: Cooperativa Agraria ...

Cooperativa Agraria Cafetalera Santa Ana is a coffee cooperative in Perené, Junín that works with around 170 coffee farmers, nearly half women who are heads of their households and over half are over the age of 45. 

Women's Month Spotlight: Cooperativa Agraria Cafetalera Santa Ana
March 10, 2026
Award, News, Supporters, Lirio Fund, Violet Fund
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NESsT Named to ImpactAssets 50® Fund Manager ...

Impact investing trailblazer ImpactAssets has named NESsT to the 2026 IA 50 Fund Managers list, a publicly available database that highlights fund managers delivering demonstrable social and environmental impact, setting the standard for uncovering opportunities across private markets. This is the fourth time NESsT has been included in the IA 50, first as an Emerging Manager in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

NESsT Named to ImpactAssets 50® Fund Manager List for 2026
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January 17, 2019
Peru, Featured

Fisherman, Conservationist, Businessman and Community Leader

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January 17, 2019
Peru, Featured
Fisherman, Conservationist, Businessman and Community Leader

I’ve been here long enough to see how things have changed. Now I’m interested in teaching the new generation of fishermen that we can all become conservationists because, at the end of the day, we depend on the sea to survive.

Tagged: Social Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Fishery, Marine Conservation

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December 21, 2018

The Secret to this Award-Winning Craft Beer: Diverse Abilities

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December 21, 2018
The Secret to this Award-Winning Craft Beer: Diverse Abilities

DALBA’s motto is “Beer, which means more." It is a social brewery of high-quality craft beers in Puck, Poland that employs people with intellectual disabilities. The first in Poland and sixth in the world of its kind.

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December 6, 2018
Brazil, Blog

Pedala: From Idea to Sales to Scaling

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December 6, 2018
Brazil, Blog
Pedala: From Idea to Sales to Scaling

Alexandre and Vinicius set out to launch an ecological delivery social enterprise. They quickly realized they didn’t have all the right skills to run a company. A good idea and passion aren’t enough to make a social enterprise successful; entrepreneurs need specialized skills and advisory to make their businesses a long-term success.

Tagged: Social Entrepreneur

Nicole Etchart
December 6, 2018
Opinion

Why we should celebrate the Future of Work

Nicole Etchart
December 6, 2018
Opinion
Why we should celebrate the Future of Work

The digital economy can democratize access to employment. People are able to work from anywhere, spend fewer hours completing the same tasks, and access new skills rapidly. We need to ensure people from all backgrounds can tap into this opportunity.

Tagged: Social Entrepreneurship, Future of Work

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August 27, 2018
Poland, Portfolio

Concordia: Crafting a Family Space for Youth & Nurturing Skills for Success as Adults

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August 27, 2018
Poland, Portfolio
Concordia: Crafting a Family Space for Youth & Nurturing Skills for Success as Adults

Concordia crafts a family space for such youth daily where they receive the support they need and deserve.

Tagged: social enterprise, Poland

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August 15, 2018

Programming Education as a Chance for Dignified Employment

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August 15, 2018
Programming Education as a Chance for Dignified Employment

In April 2017, the Dotrzymaj Kroku Foundation launched a new coding boot camp tailored to provide young people leaving foster care institutions with the necessary training to launch their careers in BPO/IT.

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August 15, 2018

Welcoming Dalba Social Brewery and Being Together Foundation to the NESsT Portfolio in Poland!

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August 15, 2018
Welcoming Dalba Social Brewery and Being Together Foundation to the NESsT Portfolio in Poland!

The NESsT Empowers Portfolio is growing! We're excited to welcome Dalba and The Being Together Foundation to our portfolio in Poland. 

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July 25, 2018

[Webinar] Mentoring Across the Enterprise Life Cycle

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July 25, 2018
[Webinar] Mentoring Across the Enterprise Life Cycle

Entrepreneurs, how can you choose the mentoring that's right for your business? Mentors and portfolio managers, how can you tailor your support to best meet the needs of an evolving business? We'll discuss the different approaches mentors and advisors are using to support entrepreneurs and how to optimize their effectiveness. 

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June 8, 2018

[Webinar] Inventing Green: Our Planet and Businesses Depend on It

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June 8, 2018
[Webinar] Inventing Green: Our Planet and Businesses Depend on It

With environmental catastrophes looming over us, the products and services we use daily play a critical role. 

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June 8, 2018

[Webinar] Beyond the Idea: Uncovering the Entrepreneur's Talent in Due Diligence

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June 8, 2018
[Webinar] Beyond the Idea: Uncovering the Entrepreneur's Talent in Due Diligence

Learn how a burgeoning social entrepreneur can navigate the close examination of their business and most importantly, of their skills.

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