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We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with our good friend and Vita USA board member, Sr. Rose Dowling from The Franciscan Sisters of Mary. We asked her to define impact investment in her own words, and here’s what she had to say in the video below. Vita, through the Vita Green Impact Fund, aims to provide access to clean water and improved cookstoves to 1.3 million people in East Africa using impact investment funds. To learn more about the Vita Green Impact Fund, visit

Hello everyone - We have started a GoFundMe page to highlight the Impact that improved cookstoves have on the lives of women and their families in East Africa. If you would like to learn more please pop onto the link below https://gofund.me/10c81011

Hi there - we have set up a new GoFundMe page to highlight the transformational impact that an improved cookstove can have on the futures of women and their families in East Africa. If you would like to learn more please pop onto the link below https://gofund.me/10c81011

Empowering Communities Through Sustainability.    In Episode 7 of the Vita Voices podcast, Dr. Abera Uncha from Arba Minch University shares how community-led initiatives, supported by Vita, transform local communities in Ethiopia. Focusing on food security, forest restoration, and gender empowerment, these efforts highlight the crucial link between natural resources and sustainable development.    Discover more about this inspiring work in our blog post https://lnkd.in/eNc3tMSE #Sustainability #ClimateAction #CommunityEmpowerment #FoodSecurity #ForestConservation #GenderEquality #Ethiopia #Impact 

Access to food is a human right. Today, on World Food Day, we celebrate the power of sustainable agriculture and the efforts of small-scale farmers who play a crucial role in feeding the world. At Vita, we're proud to support farmers across Africa in their journey to produce more nutritious food, sustainably. Through innovative solutions and community-driven approaches, Vita empowers farmers with the tools, training, and resources they need to boost yields while protecting the environment. From water-efficient irrigation methods to climate-smart farming techniques, we focus on creating resilient food systems that not only increase productivity but also enhance food security for households. As we mark this important day, we recognise that the journey to Zero Hunger begins with the small-scale farmers.

Today, on the International Day of Rural Women, we celebrate the incredible contributions of rural women, who make up around 22% of the global population. These women are the backbone of their communities, playing a crucial role in health, food security, and economic development. Yet, rural women often face significant challenges—higher rates of poverty, limited access to social services, and fewer employment opportunities. Despite these obstacles, their resilience and determination are nothing short of inspiring. As Minister Sean Fleming highlights, investing in women is not just a moral imperative but a catalyst for sustainable development. At Vita, we stand by this belief and are committed to empowering women because we know that when women thrive, their entire communities benefit. 💪🏾

Empowering Communities: Vita’s Work in Ethiopia    In Episode 6 of the Vita Voices Podcast, Vita highlights its powerful community-led development work in Ethiopia with Risko Assefa. Through innovative cookstove projects, Vita empowers women, preserves forests, and drives sustainable change across local communities.    Risko shares how these initiatives transform lives by placing communities at the centre of development.    Learn more about Vita’s community-driven projects on our blog below    #CommunityLedDevelopment #SustainableChange #EmpoweringWomen #PreservingForests #Innovation #Ethiopia #Development #ClimateAction #LocalLeadership #Empowerment https://lnkd.in/eTQrWV-m

Listen to the latest Vita Voices podcast episode featuring Dr. Kamal Kar, founder of the Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) approach. With over 20 years of experience across 70+ countries, Dr. Kar discusses how community-led initiatives transform sanitation, public health, and sustainable development. He also introduces his new book, Institutional Triggering: Taking CLTS to Scale, which explores how institutions can support and scale these efforts. Read our blog to learn more and access the podcast: https://lnkd.in/epmZJnBp   #Sanitation #CommunityDevelopment #Sustainability #Podcast 

Teaser Alert: Coming Soon on the Vita Voices Podcast.    This week, we helped Dr. Kamal Kar launch his latest book ‘’Institutional Triggering’’ at Trinity College Dublin. During his visit, he sat down with us for an inspiring podcast episode on sustainable development.    Curious about Dr. Kar's powerful message to the world? Watch the video clip to find out.    The full podcast episode will be live next week—stay tuned!    #Sustainability #PodcastTeaser #Ireland 

Empowering Ethiopian Communities through Innovation!    In Episode 5 of the Vita Voices podcast, Programme Manager Tsehayu Kassie reveals how Vita's Gamo Zone Project transforms lives. From quadrupling agricultural yields to sustainable water management and land restoration, Vita makes a real difference for over 60,000 households. Discover how communities are building a brighter, sustainable future.    Read more on our blog below.   #SustainableDevelopment #Empowerment #Ethiopia #AgricultureInnovation #CommunityImpact https://lnkd.in/enyYRpFb