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A Church built by community, faith and hope
David Bussau's reunion with the builders he worked alongside in Blimbingsari to rebuild the church in Bali.
Read MoreWebinar: Disability and Gender Inclusive Finance
How can digital and cooperative finance systems be designed to work for everyone — including women, persons with disabilities and other marginalied groups?
Read MoreKamong – following in his father’s footsteps
Fifty years after David Bussau's first loan to Ketut and Putu, their legacy lives on through their son Kamong, who is now running their furniture business in Denpasar, Indonesia.
Read MoreAdvancing Inclusive Finance With Government Support
Inclusive finance strengthened through ANCP support, expanding outreach and launching new GEDSI tools for financial service providers.
Read MoreRekha’s path to recovery
Rekha accessed lifesaving treatment through a low‑interest health loan from Uplift, restoring hope and stability for her family in Mumbai.
Read MoreHealth finance changed everything for Kavita's family
Health Finance Hubs protected Kavita’s family from catastrophic medical debt — showing what’s possible with the right support.
Read MoreAn entrepreneur offering a hand up, not just a handout
https://www.thelight.com.au/news/david-bussau-an-entrepreneur-offering-a-hand-up-not-just-a-handout
Read MoreHealth loan gave Sandhya’s family a fighting chance
Sandhya’s husband was badly injured, but a fast, affordable health loan helped her family avoid crippling debt and keep their livelihood alive.
Read MoreImproving health access in urban slums
In urban slums across India, families face many impossible choices. A single hospital visit can consume months of income.
Read MoreHow government support is expanding community health
ANCP‑supported mobile clinics in Bangladesh are delivering affordable, trusted healthcare to remote communities — strengthening health outcomes for women and families.
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