The power of entrepreneurship to help families and communities thrive.
With iDE’s support, individuals become entrepreneurs, creating better lives for their families and their communities.
We strive for a 10-fold return on investment so that every $1 you give becomes at least $10 in increased incomes for those working to improve their standard of living.
RECENT PRESS RELEASES
40 Under Forty
To celebrate of our 40th anniversary, we decided to spotlight 40 entrepreneurs from around the world, all under the age of 40! From Toilet Business Owners to Farm Business Advisors, these entrepreneurs are leading their communities and catalyzing change.
Our Manifesto
Don’t just donate. Cheer on the change-makers creating a better world. Cheer on their drive to do better for their families and communities. For the last 40 years, iDE has been powering entrepreneurs to end poverty because we believe that one entrepreneur can change their community and millions can change the world.
Our Awards and Recognitions
While the bottom line for iDE is improving the lives of the farmers and poor families we work with, we appreciate it when our efforts are singled out by those who evaluate effectiveness and impact. Our timeline highlights some of the awards that iDE, either globally or for a particular program, has won in recent years.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT IDE
Impact Entrepreneurs: “Sky Latrines” revolutionize sanitation in Cambodia
In flood prone zones along Tonle Sap lake, innovative sky latrines make sanitation more accessible during the rainy season.
January 15, 2025
Australian Aid: The Value and Contribution of Research
In partnership with Australian Aid, iDE generated 11 articles based on rigorous research to answer complex questions about climate vulnerability and sanitation.
December 16, 2024
Employee Immersion Experience Brings Deeper Understanding of the Importance of Corporate Partnership
Nine employees from The Toro Company participated in an immersive experience in Zambia for an opportunity to learn and engage with iDE programs in the field.
November 25, 2024
Support from donors and foundations funds our efforts to help families thrive and communities prosper through entrepreneurship— and you can help.
We have boots on the ground in twelve countries on three continents, and our teams live in the provinces, districts, and villages where we work.
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE PLATFORM
Are you a WASH development professional?
Visit our new knowledge hub called WASH Markets featuring over 10 years of learnings and insights from building markets for WASH in developing countries around the world.