Supporting development
where it counts
Through Forsyght.org our team is creating a positive impact for the sustainable development and growth of people and businesses in emerging economies.
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We drive positive impact for people’s lives and businesses in Emerging Markets societies through three concrete programs:
Forsyght Development Fund
The fund was created in 2021 and is privately backed with a significant Euro endorsement. Under the name “Maisha Bora” – Swahili for “Better Life”, the fund focuses on donations that improve life conditions, support education and protect the environment.
The fund is not an emergency or disaster relief fund. Financial resources are spent exclusively to enable long-term and sustainable growth projects in selected developing markets.
The fund is not an emergency or disaster relief fund. Financial resources are spent exclusively to enable long-term and sustainable growth projects in selected developing markets.
Forsyght Invest
This is our approach of investing in ways to reach the underserved. There is an acute shortage of financial means for entrepreneurs in Emerging Markets - to build businesses or improve lives in their societies.
Through the Forsyght Invest program we provide loans and/or equity to organizations and individuals with the aim of achieving specific development targets. We focus on entrepreneurial projects with clear guidelines: improving life conditions and driving the sustainability agenda.
Through the Forsyght Invest program we provide loans and/or equity to organizations and individuals with the aim of achieving specific development targets. We focus on entrepreneurial projects with clear guidelines: improving life conditions and driving the sustainability agenda.
Forsyght Advice
Starting and expanding businesses is difficult and pitfalls are plentiful. Entrepreneurs in Emerging Markets often have no or limited access to professional support and advice to build their company efficiently.
At FORSYGHT we provide the option of pro-bono consultancy to local firms and startups. Selected companies benefit from receiving a free advisory plan and can obtain implementation support. If you are interested in applying for free advisory please contact us.
At FORSYGHT we provide the option of pro-bono consultancy to local firms and startups. Selected companies benefit from receiving a free advisory plan and can obtain implementation support. If you are interested in applying for free advisory please contact us.
Investment Criteria
Geography
Selected developing countries and Emerging Markets, mainly in Asia and Africa
Category
Initiatives and projects that improve health, education or quality of life for people
Sustainability
Projects with long-term horizons and positive impact for the environment
Examples of support projects of the FORSYGHT development fund:
Philippines: Social
Funds and IT equipment for young talents of an orphanage in central Manila
Kenya: Social & Environment
Muungano Wa Wajane - providing widows with efficient charcoal cook stoves that reduce health risks and CO2 emission
Thailand: Economic
Start-up support for the set up of a local retail shop to provide families with sustainable income
Kenya: Social
Clothing and food donations for young kids of an orphanage in Nairobi
Rwanda: Education
Supporting university students in supply chain education and in obtaining employment
Columbia: Environment & Economic
Support with funding for a rain forest sustainable tourism project
Upcoming projects
Papua New Guinea
Education and learning – helping to improve school infrastructure (building, furniture, tools) in local villages near Madang and Mt. Hagen, PNG
October 2023
Madagascar
Water projects – installation of wells and water sanitization and transportation system
January 2024
Make a difference: Contribute to our fund
The FORSYGHT Development Fund is open for public contribution. Investments are reviewed by a third party to comply with the investment requirements and ensure effective and compliant donations. If you are interested to contribute to project Maisha Bora and improve lives of people in developing countries, please contact us.
