by Athena Global | May 7, 2021 | BIDUK, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Publications, Rey Fachry
By Reyhan Fachry, BIDUK Program Officer Ross: “What is Chandler Bing’s job?” Rachel: “Oh-oh-oh he’s a transpons—a transponster!” Monica: “That’s not even a word!” This scene is certainly one of the most memorable scenes from the American television sitcom...
by Athena Global | Mar 16, 2021 | Danielle Givens, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Paternity Leave, Publications
By Danielle Givens, Head of Operations Coming from the non-profit sector and having worked with various organizations that focus on maternal and child survival internationally, it has been eye-opening to see how their staffs are actually treated when it comes to...
by Athena Global | Mar 15, 2021 | Author, Blog, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Gender Lens Investing, Library, Paternity Leave, Publications, Resources, Robert Hurst
By Robert Hurst Evidence requires little introduction, so let’s jump right in. Paternity leave leads to stronger bonds between father and child. Measuring the level of closeness between two people is, of course, a tricky, perhaps impossible task. But kids whose...
by Athena | Jan 28, 2021 | Financial Products/ Structures for DEI, Resources
Seraf Compass The first time you try to something new or unfamiliar – square dance at a fair or pick up a new sport – you feel a little clumsy until you begin to see the patterns, understand the basic moves and develop the rhythm to get your limbs reliably...
by Athena | Jan 28, 2021 | Gender Lens Investing, Resources
IFC Gender Secretariat PublicationsMarch 2019 At IFC, we have long enabled companies and economies to grow by strengthening women’s participation in the private sector. On March 7 2019, together with investment firm RockCreek and management consulting company Oliver...
by Athena | Jan 27, 2021 | Author, GIIN, Investment Vehicles, Library, Resources
REPOSITORY OF ALTERNATIVE FINANCING STRUCTURES FOR EARLY-STAGE IMPACT INVESTING The GIIN’s online repository of alternative financing structures for early-stage impact investment is a resource for impact investors and others who support small and growing impact...
