IMPACT
A consistent performance record of sustainable impact through investment returns, strengthened institution and poverty reductions for individuals.
A consistent performance record of sustainable impact through investment returns, strengthened instituions and poverty reduction for individuals.
Guarantees
Loans Issued
Institutions Strengthened
Lives Benefited
MALAWI
THE PROBLEM
72% of adults in Southern Africa are excluded from financial services that are key to poverty reduction and region’s economic growth.
OUR SOLUTION
We guarantee Southern African commercial loans to low-income communities and their own financial institutions to create businesses, jobs, affordable homes and services.
HOW IT WORKS
International investors and partners on the ground enable us to provide collateral, unlock local capital, and build capacity for entrepreneurs in low-income communities.
Unlocking LOCAL CAPITAL Strengthening LOCAL RESOURCES
Benefiting LOCAL PEOPLE
CATALYST FOR CHANGE
Shared Interest Unlocks Local Capital
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Emerging Entrepreneurs
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Local Lenders
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Investors &
Donors
ECONOMIC JUSTICE
Since 1994, Shared Interest has enabled international investors and donors to help combat inequality in Southern Africa.
“Your partnership — as necessary now as it was in 1994 — has helped us develop new strategies and tools to give substance and shape to the vision and energies of our people..”
-Nelson Mandela
VITAL VOICES
We are the voices of change in Southern Africa; farmers, small businesses, factory owners, financial institutions, community, civil society, private sector leaders and advisors
Read our stories.
