WHAT DOES PROSPERITY MEAN TO YOU?
As an organization dedicated to ending poverty, we wanted to know how our clients defined prosperity, so we asked them.
We strive for a 10-fold return on investment so that every $1 you give becomes at least $10 in increased incomes for those working to improve their standard of living.
RECENT PRESS RELEASES
International Women's Day
Did you know investing in women entrepreneurs leads to healthier, more prosperous communities? On International Women's Day, we want to further the conversation about what prosperity looks like for the women we work with in rural communities.
Our infographic describes the ripple effects that investing in women can create!
Our Manifesto
Don’t just donate. Cheer on the change-makers creating a better world. Cheer on their drive to do better for their families and communities. For the last 40 years, iDE has been powering entrepreneurs to end poverty because we believe that one entrepreneur can change their community and millions can change the world.
Our Awards and Recognitions
While the bottom line for iDE is improving the lives of the farmers and poor families we work with, we appreciate it when our efforts are singled out by those who evaluate effectiveness and impact. Our timeline highlights some of the awards that iDE, either globally or for a particular program, has won in recent years.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT IDE
iDE starts work in Madagascar, aiming to improve sanitation in three cities using market-based solutions
The USAID-funded project will power Malagasy entrepreneurs to develop and deliver effective sanitation solutions that improve public health outcomes and drive economic growth
May 3, 2024
Investing in Nepali Women Entrepreneurs
At a child care center in Nepal, children develop crucial skills while their mothers pursue economic tasks. Funded by iDE through a Paul Polak Innovation Fund grant, the center is part of a larger initiative to promote gender equality and economic empowerment for rural women.
March 14, 2024
Op-ed by our CEO: Invest in female entrepreneurs to end poverty
Evidence shows that women invest their earnings in their children’s health and education, improving their own children’s prospects while expanding the human capital in their countries.
October 4, 2023
Support from donors and foundations funds our efforts to directly address the parts of peoples’ lives that matter—we’re looking for what works, and you can help.
We have boots on the ground in ten countries on three continents, and our teams live in the provinces, districts, and villages where we work.
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE PLATFORM
Are you a WASH development professional?
Visit our new knowledge hub called WASH Markets featuring over 10 years of learnings and insights from building markets for WASH in developing countries around the world.