Powering entrepreneurs drives prosperity.
Our impact strategyWe 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.
iDE meets partners at UNGA Week
iDE joined heads of state, business leaders, and leading civil society organizations in New York City, during the 80th United Nations General Assembly Week.
Kenya project appears in magazine
Kenyan women entrepreneurs transform farming as access to machinery and loans boosts incomes and resilience in dry land regions.
Poultry business enables gender equity
Ethiopian produce groups aim to bring about gender equity and income generation for women. “I’m proud of our status in the community," said one participant.
Business incubator powers women
As the first gender-focused business incubator in Cambodia, SHE Powered by IDE -- funded by the Paul Polak Innovation Fund -- now supports more than 2600 female entrepreneurs globally.
Our awards and recognitions
While we work to foster prosperity in low-income countries, we appreciate it when our efforts are singled out by those who evaluate effectiveness and impact.
RECENT PRESS RELEASES
Nepal Nutrition and Market Systems Nexus: Unlocking Partnerships for Better Nutrition Across Nepal
iDE Nepal proudly hosted the Nutrition and Market Nexus Summit: Unlocking Partnerships for Better Nutrition, a landmark full-day event bringing together policymakers, development leaders, private sector pioneers, and community champions.
May 30, 2025
Global partnership with CARE, iDE and IDinsight to expand sanitation in rural areas
The new partnership aims to increase access to safe and durable household toilets by harnessing private sector solutions, government investments, community-led financial mechanisms, and rigorous evidence to measure success. While effective sanitation technologies already exist, systemic barriers have stalled progress towards universal household sanitation, particularly in rural Sub-Saharan Africa.
August 6, 2025
iDE Cambodia Sky Latrines Revolutionize Tonle Sap Communities for Safe Water and Better Health
For the first time, close to 600 low-income households living in flood-prone areas around Tonle Sap Lake, including some of Cambodia’s hardest-to-reach communities, now have year-round access to affordable, climate-resilient toilets. This marks a significant step forward in improving public health, dignity, and protecting vital water resources of Cambodia.
June 7, 2025
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.
