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Unilever, British High Commission and EY announce KES 81 million in funding to five Kenyan Start-Ups

Five Kenyan start-ups have been selected to receive KES 81 million in funding, out of 1,500 applicants in an open call for innovative solutions to soc…

We TRANSFORM Lives: Mitigating plastic pollution and improving livelihoods for women in India

As part of TRANSFORM’s support to Baeru, India’s first ocean plastics recovery startup that is pioneering marine litter recovery initiatives along…

Building a Sustainable Future with Conceptos Plasticos

Based in Mosquera, Colombia, Conceptos Plasticos is a driving force when it comes to building the circular economy.

Leveraging technology to ensure independent micro merchants thrive in Latin America

Small and micro merchants represent the beating heart of Latin America’s economy. They provide local communities – often individuals from low-inco…

Powered by People Gives Colombian Artisans a Global Platform

Colombia is a country known for its rich culture and vibrant communities, in part driven by its informal economy - 60% of its workforce.

Understanding the informal economy landscape and future of work in Kenya

Sustainable growth, that works for both people and the planet, is among the biggest challenges of our time. No single organisation, individual or gove…

Research: The Future of Work

TRANSFORM has been working to understand the current realities and future possibilities for Kenyans in the informal economy.

Future of Work Study: An Overview of Key Insights

The importance of the informal economy in Kenya cannot be overstated; it accounts for 24% of Kenya’s GDP and also employs five times more workers th…

Celebrating, scaling and pushing the boundaries: what you can expect from TRANSFORM in 2024

As 2024 gets underway, the TRANSFORM team is mixing celebration with determination. We have reached a new milestone, with the programme positively imp…