Upaya Social Ventures was founded in 2011 on the premise that creating sustainable, dignified jobs for those in the poorest communities can lift millions out of extreme poverty while supporting the transition to a green economy. To help create these jobs, Upaya invests in early-stage entrepreneurs dedicated to employing at least 50% of their workforce from local communities living in extreme poverty, where fair-wage jobs with predictable income are needed most.

Supporting women by investing in the drinking water supply system of Antananarivo.

Empowering women by solving water scarcity in the Saïss Plain.

Expanding women’s access to clean water in El Salvador.