1
billion
17.2
Rural communities are more likely to be living in poverty. The poverty rate in rural areas is 17.2% which is 3 times the amount in urban areas.
50
Before the pandemic, women were already vulnerable. They are more likely than men to live below 50% of the median income. 1 in 5 children live in extreme poverty.
IIRR economically empowers rural communities through four programs
Financial Inclusion
IIRR's financial inclusion programs support financial literacy, training, and access to funds.
Enterprise development
We support local entrepreneurs and small businesses by providing resources to enable market support, training, and access.
Social Protection
This program is designed to mitigate vulnerable social and economic difficulties.
Securing Assets
IIRR supports locals in procuring resources, such as land tenure, to promote equity.
Highlights of our work
IIRR has helped distribute 20,000 land titles/Certificates of Customary in Uganda. We have invested $3.6 million in Asia and Africa. Many of these programs provide locals with tools for financial inclusion and help them secure funding and assets.
20000
land titles secured
3.6
million invested
We highlight some detailed examples of our work below:
Social Protection
Social Protection programs with local communities and Guinayangan government
Projects
