Global Partnerships

Global Partnerships operates as an impact-first investment fund manager, creating and managing funds dedicated to expanding opportunity for individuals experiencing poverty. The organization deploys capital through loans and early-stage investments to social enterprises. These enterprises deliver market-based products and services designed to empower people to earn a living and improve their overall quality of life, focusing on sustainable solutions that also aim to preserve capital for investors.

The organization was established in 1994 with the insight that strategic investments could foster sustainable solutions for poverty alleviation. Its first fund launched in 2005, initiating a model of investing in enterprises that prioritize social impact alongside financial viability. This approach emphasizes broadening opportunities, deepening inclusion for underserved populations, and reaching millions through scalable interventions.

Global Partnerships serves social enterprises operating across Latin America, the Caribbean, and sub-Saharan Africa. The ultimate beneficiaries are low-income and marginalized people, for whom the supported enterprises provide essential services and pathways to economic self-sufficiency. The long-term vision centers on advancing sustainable solutions that enable people in poverty to achieve economic independence and improve their lives, contributing to lasting positive change.