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Accial Capital is an impact investment firm focused on expanding access to credit for underserved populations across Latin America and other emerging markets. The firm partners with fintech lenders and financial institutions to scale responsible lending solutions that improve financial inclusion while delivering risk-adjusted returns. Through a data-driven approach, Accial Capital provides capital and strategic support to platforms that serve micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises and consumers who are often excluded from traditional banking systems.

ALMA Sustainable Finance is an impact investment firm focused on mobilizing capital toward sustainable development and climate solutions. The firm partners with institutional investors, development finance institutions, and private sector stakeholders to structure and deploy capital into high-impact opportunities across emerging markets. Through a blended finance approach, ALMA Sustainable Finance supports investments that address critical global challenges, including climate change, financial inclusion, and sustainable infrastructure, while delivering competitive financial returns.

Ashoka is one of the world’s leading organizations supporting social entrepreneurs. Founded in 1980, Ashoka pioneered the concept of social entrepreneurship and has built a global network of changemakers working to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Through its flagship Ashoka Fellows program, the organization identifies and supports high-impact entrepreneurs with funding, mentorship, and a powerful global network. Ashoka’s broader mission is to create a world where everyone is a changemaker, embedding social innovation across education, business, and civil society.

The Ford Foundation is a global philanthropic organization that works to reduce poverty, challenge inequality, and strengthen democratic values worldwide. Their investment focus spans multiple critical areas including civic engagement and government, creativity and free expression, disability rights, future of work, gender/racial/ethnic justice, global governance, natural resources and climate justice, and technology and society. The Foundation operates with a mission spanning eight decades, functioning as a legally separate entity from the Ford Motor Company. They work through various grant-making initiatives including the BUILD Program, The Heartland Initiative, Dignity and Justice Fund, and Social Bond grants, while also investing in individuals through fellowship programs and supporting mission investments that align with their values. The Ford Foundation matters significantly in the social justice ecosystem as a major institutional funder driving systemic change across multiple continents. Their global reach extends across regions including the Andean Region, Brazil, China, East Africa, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Mexico, Central America, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Africa, United States, and West Africa, making them a pivotal force in advancing equality and human dignity worldwide.