Financial Resilience

Can a DeFi powered Buy-Now-Pay-Later product help plug the funding gap for MSMEs in Kenya?

Find out how smart contract insurance is reducing payout times, increasing coverage, and boosting trust with climate vulnerable farmers.

Can a DeFi platform for employee lending enable fast credit at affordable rates and remove barriers to scale?

On 15 March 2022, Mercy Corps Ventures launched a fund to drive financial inclusion through blockchain.

Written by Julius Adewopo — Technology for Development Advisor at Mercy Corps, and Ken Kou — Fintech & Innovation lead at Mercy Corps…

Mercy Corps Ventures launches new report on the potential of stablecoin and digital microwork for underemployed Kenyan youth.

What did we learn from our pilot? Find out how a DeFi powered prepayment product is improving business efficiency for informal merchants.

Can a last-mile distribution partner, tangible business incentives, and new fintech increase merchants’ income and stability?

Can a cross-border remittance product and stablecoin wallet improve financial freedom and savings rates for vulnerable populations?

Can integrating blockchain smart contracts into an existing weather index product improve farmer experience and trust in insurance?

Can digital stablecoins and mobile wallets ease frictions and reduce costs in cross-border payments for low-income youth?