by Athena Global | May 7, 2021 | BIDUK, Blog, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Publications, Resources
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 | Apr 22, 2021 | Blog, Gender Lens Investing, Resources, SME/SGB
By Robert Hurst, Athena Global Is your business large enough to be considered Small? At Athena two very important abbreviations have been battling for supremacy, and finally one has come out on top. We’ve decided to use the term SGB (Small and Growing Business) rather...
by Athena Global | Mar 16, 2021 | Blog, 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 | Feb 6, 2021 | Blog, Financial Products/ Structures for DEI, Gender Lens Investing, Investment Vehicles, Kaylene Alvarez, Publications, Resources
By Kaylene Alvarez, Athena Global Founder and CEO So, what is a bond then? In many ways it’s similar to a loan that you or I might get from a bank, or from our Uncle Harry. According to Investopedia, a bond is a: “fixed income investment in which an...
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...
by Athena | Jan 27, 2021 | Gender Lens Investing, Resources
How to Invest With a Gender Lens: A Guide for Investors in Emerging Markets was developed by Investing in Women and Value For Women “for impact and mission-driven investors operating in emerging markets to provide concrete, practical pathways for investing with...
by Athena | Oct 28, 2020 | Blog, Financial Products/ Structures for DEI, Kaylene Alvarez, Publications, Resources, SME/SGB
By Kaylene Alvarez, Athena Global Founder and CEO Editor’s note: This is the second in a series by Grameen Foundation on what it takes for institutions that provide microfinance services to go digital. You can read the first post here. The speed and convenience...
