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Bridging the Capital Gap: Priya Thachadi on Redesigning Finance for Impact Enterprises

May 1, 2025

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in Business, Careers, Digital Finance, Financial Literacy, Microenterprise, Microfinance, Social Entrepreneurship

At the 2025 National Social Enterprise Conference, Priya Thachadi, Co-founder and CEO of Villgro Philippines, delivered a bold and urgent message: the social enterprise financing ecosystem is failing the very entrepreneurs it claims to serve. Drawing from her nearly decade-long experience in the Philippines, Priya outlined the persistent barriers that early- to growth-stage social enterprises…

Breaking Barriers: Financing Realities and Bold Solutions for Social Enterprises Take Center Stage at NSEC 2025

May 1, 2025

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SEDPI

in Business, Careers, Digital Finance, Financial Literacy, Microenterprise, Microfinance, Nanoenterprise, Social Entrepreneurship, Uncategorized

“We all say we love collaboration—but we have to actually do it.”—Priya Thachadi, Villgro Philippines The 2025 National Social Enterprise Conference’s breakout session on Financing and Resource Mobilization convened some of the country’s most insightful voices in the impact ecosystem for an honest and energized exchange of ideas. With social finance reformers Vince Rapisura of…

Financing from the Ground Up: Peace and Equity Foundation’s Strategic Approach to Social Enterprise Development

May 1, 2025

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SEDPI

in Business, Careers, Financial Literacy, Microenterprise, Microfinance, Nanoenterprise, Social Entrepreneurship

Insights from Cauchie Garcia, Deputy Executive Director, Peace and Equity Foundation (PEF) At the 2025 National Social Enterprise Conference (NSEC), Cauchie Garcia of the Peace and Equity Foundation (PEF) delivered a compelling presentation on the realities and lessons in financing social enterprises (SEs), especially those working with rural and marginalized communities. Garcia began by outlining…

Rethinking Impact: How SEDPI is Decolonizing Finance and Mobilizing Social Investments in the Philippines

Apr 30, 2025

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Mariel Vincent Rapisura

in Business, Digital Finance, Microenterprise, Microfinance, Nanoenterprise, Social Entrepreneurship

In a world where profit often trumps purpose, how do social enterprises thrive—much less survive? This was the central question I raised during my talk at the 2025 National Social Enterprise Conference (NSEC) breakout session on Financing and Resource Mobilization for Social Enterprises. Despite the noble intentions behind the concept of impact investing, the practice…

Open Forum Highlights Diverse Yet Complementary Views on Women’s Financial Empowerment

Mar 31, 2025

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Mariel Vincent Rapisura

in Business, Digital Finance, Financial Inclusion, Nanoenterprise, Social Entrepreneurship

The open forum at the Women Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion event—organized by the Ateneo Center for Social Entrepreneurship (ACSEnt), the World Bank, and the Australian Embassy—offered a dynamic exchange of insights among panelists and participants. Moderated by Ana Tan, the session brought together Vince Rapisura (SEDPI), Dr. Liliana Sousa (World Bank), and Conrad De Jesus…

SEDPI Highlights Women Nano-Entrepreneurs’ Resilience in Mindanao at World Bank-Ateneo Forum

Mar 30, 2025

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Mariel Vincent Rapisura

in Business, Digital Finance, Financial Inclusion, Nanoenterprise, Social Entrepreneurship

In celebration of Women’s Month, the Ateneo Center for Social Entrepreneurship (ACSEnt), in partnership with the World Bank and the Australian Embassy, held a landmark forum on “Women Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion.” One of the event’s highlights was the presentation of a field-based study by Vincent Rapisura, President of SEDPI, focusing on the resilience of…

SEDPI KaNegosyo Opens 17th Branch, Expanding Support for Nanoenterprises

Feb 28, 2025

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SEDPI

in Financial Inclusion, Microenterprise, Microfinance, Nanoenterprise, Social Entrepreneurship

Strengthening Communities Through Sustainable Finance SEDPI KaNegosyo proudly marks another milestone with the grand opening of its 17th branch, a testament to its unwavering commitment to empowering nanoenterprises across the country. With this expansion, SEDPI continues to provide sustainable financial solutions, social protection, and housing support, fostering economic resilience among small business owners. “Our mission…

Management and Supervision of Microfinance Operations

Feb 15, 2025

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Mariel Vincent Rapisura

in Financial Inclusion, Financial Literacy, Microenterprise, Microfinance, Nanoenterprise, Social Entrepreneurship

Ateneo de Manila-SEDPI NanoEnterprise Development Program(formerly the Ateneo Microfinance Capacity-Building Program) Course Objectives: Course Description: This course equips branch managers with essential skills in planning, organizing, leading, and controlling microfinance operations. Participants will explore conflict resolution, customer service, delinquency cost management, team supervision, and internal controls to enhance branch efficiency, staff performance, and financial sustainability in…

Habitat for Humanity Philippines Advocates for Comprehensive Housing Solutions at 2nd Socialized Housing Summit

Mar 25, 2024

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Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pateño

in Financial Inclusion, Financial Literacy, Microfinance, Social Entrepreneurship

In a compelling narrative at the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit, Ms. Marilyn Estrellado of Habitat for Humanity Philippines shared insights into the transformative work of her organization in addressing the critical housing needs across the nation. Held at Ateneo de Manila University on March 18-19, 2024, and organized by ACSent and SEDPI, the summit served…

Dean Roberto Galang Ushers in Collaborative Efforts at Socialized Housing Summit

Mar 25, 2024

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Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pateño

in Financial Inclusion, Financial Literacy, Microfinance, Social Entrepreneurship

Ateneo de Manila University warmly welcomed delegates to the pivotal 2nd Socialized Housing Summit with open arms and open minds, as Dean Roberto Galang set the stage for a collaborative discourse on tackling the Philippines’ housing crisis. Dean Galang acknowledged the gravity of the situation, noting the distressing shortfall in socialized housing units—the demand being…

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