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Building for Impact: Resilience and Growth for Women-led Care Businesses
Women entrepreneurs are redefining the care economy by pioneering essential services that address the growing global demand for child, elderly, and disability care. The economic potential is immense: targeted investments in the care economy could generate up to 299 million jobs globally by 2035. Yet scaling these businesses sustainably requires more than financing—it demands strong operational foundations, quality service delivery, and enabling regulatory environments. In many markets, formal standards and support systems remain absent or nascent, leaving care businesses to navigate complex risks largely on their own. This webinar explores what it takes to build care businesses that are not only financially viable, but also resilient, trusted, and positioned for long-term growth and impact.Drawing on operational experience and emerging knowledge, this session will explore how to strengthen business models in the care sector, and the role of financial intermediaries in supporting women-owned and women-led SMEs (WSMEs). The session will feature three presentations: a review of the latest evidence on what works to support and scale care businesses (Innovations for Poverty Action); a practical tool on safeguarding frameworks (Invest in Childcare Initiative, World Bank); and an exploration of care as critical climate infrastructure (DCED/Kore Global). Participants will also have the opportunity to hear about ongoing We-Fi projects focused on the care economy and learn more about the work being undertaken in this area.Time: 9:00 – 10:00 AM ET
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CLIC Connector
Learn how and why to apply for the ClimateShot Investor Coalition (CLIC)’s Agrifood Investment Connector (Connector) program.
Applications for our 2027 Latin America cohort are open till October 9, 2026. Visit our website to apply: https://climateshotinvestor.org/apply
Time: 11:30 AM EDT
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Webinar: NetHope Global Summit
JOIN THE DIGITAL LEADERS WORKING THROUGH SOLUTIONS TOGETHER AND HELP SHAPE WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE SECTOR!
Nonprofit organizations are operating in a world that’s more complex, connected, and demanding than ever. Missions are growing while resources tighten, and technology sits at the center of how impact is delivered, scaled, and protected. There is also optimism and new innovations that give us hope for what is to come.
As NetHope approaches our 25th Anniversary this year, we remain steadfast to be a trusted convener, partner, and resource; helping you successfully navigate this evolving landscape, harness technology, and innovate to build resilience.
Grounded in real-world nonprofit constraints but driven by what’s possible when the right leaders collaborate, the 2026 NetHope Global Summit is where proven solutions are shared, new partnerships are formed, and practical paths forward take shape. Designed for a sector that can’t afford to move slowly, the Summit brings together nonprofit, technology, and philanthropic leaders ready to align resources, expertise, intent, and scale. Attendees engage with peers who are actively building solutions and transforming complexity into capability to better support their missions. The collaborations that emerge don’t end when the Summit does; many become the operational foundation for the next generation of programs.
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Neimënster Abbey, Luxembourg and Online - 3 DaysWednesday
November 11
2026Inclusive Finance 2026
Last year, 760 attendees called in online and attended in person for IF25.
In 2026, we’re excited to welcome you once more to one of the world’s leading gatherings in financial inclusion!
Formerly known as European Microfinance Week (EMW), the event has over two decades evolved to become a core international event, gathering experts from around the world and mapping out the future of the industry.
The IF26 agenda will feature topics from previous years (gender finance and green and climate finance), sector trends identified in e-MFP’s Financial Inclusion Compass 2026 (changing funding landscape and emerging technologies like AI) and the theme of this year’s Luxembourg Award for Inclusive Finance, youth-inclusive finance.
What’s next?
Sponsorship:
Explore the sponsorship packages available here and find out how you can best showcase your association while becoming part a core part of IF26.
Would you like to support IF26? Reach out to Maria (molle@e-mfp.eu).
Registration
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