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Proud moment! BOMA has been nominated in three categories at the 2024 NGO Awards! Your vote could make all the difference. 70% of the score is public voting! Vote now and support BOMA’s mission to tackle extreme poverty. 1.⁠ ⁠NGO of the Year Award- https://lnkd.in/dCRj-XPU 2.⁠ ⁠Best in Gender Inclusion Award- https://lnkd.in/dy5FtWBZ 3.⁠ ⁠⁠Best in Environment and Climate change award- https://lnkd.in/dF9W7_Jv

Our CEO, Dr. Sam Owilly, will be speaking at the launch of the State of Economic Inclusion Report 2024 on November 20th at 10:30 - 11:30 ET! Hosted by the Partnership for Economic Inclusion, this event will unveil key insights into economic inclusion strategies that are transforming the lives of vulnerable populations worldwide. Don’t miss this chance to engage with experts! Register now to be part of the conversation: https://bit.ly/3YF5eV7

Last week I had the privilege of visiting our local team, partners and communities with whom we work in the Borena region of Ethiopia to build sustainable livelihoods and climate #resilience. Countless participants of BOMA.ngo's Rural Entrepreneurship Access Program (REAP) shared how the program helped them survive the devastating drought in 2022 but it wasn't just the cash transfer that was important. This woman shared "it is the training and mentorship that opened our mind. As Borena women, we did not get the opportunity to go to school but now we gained the knowledge that we were supposed to get when we were young." When asked about how they feel if (when) another drought was to come, she rattled off at least 3 strategies she has to cope and ensure that her children have sufficient nutrition. These communities have seen much needed humanitarian aid come and go over the years but they said for the first time they feel they have what they need and asked me what I am doing to help their neighbors who are not in the program. I responded with what I hear often from board members and staff at BOMA.ngo -- we are chasing scale not for the sake of growth but for those who we are yet to reach.

📢 Launch Event: State of Economic Inclusion Report 2024 – Pathways to Scale 📅 Mark your calendar! PEI invites you to the launch of the State of Economic Inclusion Report 2024: Pathways to Scale on November 20, 10:30 - 11:30 ET. Get ready to dive into groundbreaking insights on how economic inclusion programs are contributing to breaking the cycle of poverty and building sustainable futures for vulnerable populations. Join us for an engaging discussion that will address critical questions: ✅ How can governments effectively scale up these programs while maintaining quality and cost-effectiveness? What role can partnerships play in overcoming capacity constraints? ✅ With two-thirds of programs targeting youth and 90 percent reaching women, how can we strengthen program design to drive transformative economic opportunities for these groups? ✅ As climate change emerges as a new frontier for economic inclusion programming, what innovative approaches are showing promise in building climate resilience? With climate resilience, youth employment, and gender equality at the forefront, this event brings together a distinguished panel of global leaders, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss advancing inclusive growth and resilience through economic inclusion programs. 🔗 Be part of the conversation and register now! 👉 https://bit.ly/3YF5eV7 #EconomicInclusion #PathwaysToScale #EndPoverty #InclusiveGrowth #ClimateResilience #GenderEquality

🤝 A Successful Conclusion to the PEI Advisory Council & Technical Partners Meeting! 💬After two days of thoughtful discussions, insightful reflections, and collaborative energy, we have wrapped up the #PEI Advisory Council & Technical Partners Meeting! From deep dives into #EconomicInclusion programs in countries like Cameroon, Zambia, Madagascar, and Senegal, to updates on the latest evidence and research gaps, every session brought us closer to our shared goal of empowering vulnerable populations. Today’s sessions also gave partners a clearer understanding of impactful initiatives in the World Bank. 💡One of the key highlights was the conversation around innovation and the future of economic inclusion. Participants explored the impact of technological advancements in program delivery and innovative strategies to scale up. These conversations underscored the importance of solid partnerships that can drive meaningful change. We are excited to turn these ideas into action! 🤝 A huge thank you to all the partners, technical experts, and attendees who brought their expertise, passion, and dedication to the table. #PartnershipsForImpact #InclusionMatters #Collaboration #EconomicInclusion BRAC Village Enterprise BOMA.ngo Innovations for Poverty Action AVSI-USA Fundación Capital ideas42 Trickle Up World Vision USA

Our 2024 Q3 Impact Report is now available. Learn more about the significant innovations and impacts we've made over the last three months and explore content you might have missed! Download: https://bit.ly/3NVbRh3

Join our growing team! Applications now open for our Senior Director of Finance & Administration position, based in #Nairobi, #Kenya. Full description: https://lnkd.in/dtd8Skkz #hiring

Thank you for the nuanced feature of our Kuza Jamii program #NTV Kenya! We are thrilled to continue our work with the Government of Kenya and consortium partners supported by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in our joint mission to eradicate extreme poverty and meet the United Nations SDG goals by 2030. Village Enterprise Smart Regional Consultants (SRC) GENCAD International Echo Network Africa CHASP Advisory

Each October 17 we take time to raise awareness for the hundreds of millions of people around the world living in extreme poverty. This year’s theme, focused on the societal and institutional stigmatization and discrimination of people living in poverty, directly connects to the work we do everyday to help integrate and empower our program participants across seven countries. Our latest story highlights the journey of three Kuza Jamii project participants who identified a niche opportunity in their community and ran with it. Village Enterprise Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office GENCAD International Smart Regional Consultants (SRC) Echo Network Africa CHASP Advisory #InternationalDayfortheEradicationofPoverty

Today we recognize International Day of the Girl Child. Despite the many challenges facing girls across the African continent, they are not only courageous in the face of crisis, but hopeful for the future. Through BOMA’s poverty graduation programs, thousands of women like Marcel have gained the means to provide their daughters with the education they deserve. By empowering women to launch businesses and lift their families out of poverty, BOMA ensures that girls, in particular, have the resources and opportunities to stay in school and thrive. #internationaldayofthegirlchild #standwithrefugees #visionforthefuture [Photo Credit: Yannick Unk]