In 2009 - Fundación Capital was founded with the vision of transforming the lives of millions of people in poverty through the power of partnerships and a vision for scale.
Learn MoreIn 2010 - We expanded the geographic footprint of Proyecto Capital, a financial inclusion initiative, and adopted a holistic approach to address policy, supply and demand.
Learn MoreIn 2011 - We began adapting the successful "Graduation Approach" to the Latin American context, embedding it into government social protection systems.
Learn MoreIn 2012 - We launched our first digital solution, the LISTA initiative in Colombia, using a tablet-based app to build the financial capabilities of low-income women.
Learn MoreIn 2013 - We were featured in the documentary film "Disruption" realizing the importance of changing perceptions about poverty and women's economic empowerment.
Learn MoreIn 2014 - We received the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship, launching it onto the global stage and linking it to an international network of social entrepreneurs.
Learn MoreIn 2015 - We took our first steps on the African continent, hiring a local team and exploring opportunities to support productive and financial inclusion.
Learn MoreIn 2016 - We decided to decentralize and diversify, strengthening local offices and going beyond philanthropy to engage public and private sector funders.
Learn MoreIn 2017 - We received recognition from the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, as well as from Ashoka and USAID, opening doors to new partners and collaborators.
Learn MoreIn 2018 - We integrated a data-driven and evidence-based approach, leveraging insights from impact evaluations to guide the design of future interventions.
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Fundación Capital works to improve the financial lives of people living in poverty around the world, partnering with governments and the private sector to design and deliver solutions that increase economic prospects for millions.
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Financial Inclusion
Social and Livelihoods Promotion
Conducting Research and Developing Digital Solutions
+Collaboration with Governments and the Private Sector
We work with our partners to improve lives and livelihoods of
Youth
Children
Women &
Girls
Migrants & Refugees
Vulnerable Groups
In ten years of partnering with governments and the private sector to eliminate poverty, we have helped more than 6 million people across 18 countries build more sustainable futures for themselves and their families.
