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Mercy Corps Ventures Annual Impact Reports

Every year, we track our portfolio’s impact and capture lessons from entrepreneurs in frontier markets. Measuring impact is core to how we invest, helping us make smarter decisions, improve investments, and share insights for greater collective impact.

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Pilot Launch | Regini Finance: Using stablecoins to build financial resilience for Kenyan informal waste collectors

Mercy Corps Ventures, together with Regini Finance and Mr. Green Africa, is piloting a stablecoin-based savings tool accessible through WhatsApp and USSD. This tool enables informal waste collectors in Kenya to start saving from as little as $2.70 and strengthen their financial resilience against inflation, climate shocks, and income volatility.

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Crypto For Good Fund IV — Ecosystem Insights

Based on 800+ proposals across four funding rounds, our latest insights from the Crypto For Good Fund IV highlight where and how web3 builders are advancing financial and climate resilience in emerging markets—from ReFi and humanitarian aid to MSME finance and on/off ramps.

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GSR Foundation Backs Mercy Corps Ventures via Lido Impact Staking, Advancing a New Model for Philanthropic Capital Deployment

The GSR Foundation is backing Mercy Corps Ventures through Lido Impact Staking, unlocking a regenerative, crypto-native way to fund global development. This partnership enables capital to stay in ETH while directing staking rewards to support real-world solutions for underserved communities.

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