FinMark Trust's purpose is making financial markets work for people in poverty by promoting #financialinclusion and regional financial integration
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Only 11 days left to reach our R105,000 goal for the GBL campaign. We’re at almost 20% so far – thank you to everyone who has supported. Every contribution helps six participants take real steps towards income and stability.
More: thundafund.africa/campaign/9…
#GBL #Crowdfunding
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Jun 12
This week, our team joined @CashlessG at Bryanston Shopping Centre to experience the cashless tipping solution in action. We look forward to seeing the impact of digital payments on income flows for service workers.
#CashlessTipping #DigitalPayments
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Jun 12
Part 1 of the Policy Brief series shows why coaching and in-person support matter.
Read Part 1 👉 uj.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/…
Next: how opportunities can be layered and sequenced to improve outcomes for youth.
By FinMark Trust, @csda_uj & @SALDRU1
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Jun 12
NOW UNDERWAY | Joint Policy Brief Series Launch- Part 1
One-size-fits-all approaches to #unemployment are not enough. This brief explores how #coaching and in-person support through GBL & @SALDRU1's Basic Package of Support initiative are showing tangible results.
More to follow.
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Jun 12
TODAY | Joint Policy Brief Series Launch: Part 1
One-size-fits-all approaches to unemployment are not enough.
This brief explores how coaching and in-person support through GBL and the Basic Package of Support initiative are showing tangible results.
More to follow.
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Jun 11
Evidence from the GBL and BPS programmes shows that young people often need more than employment opportunities to succeed. Coaching, in-person support and connections to opportunity networks matter.
#PolicyBrief #YouthEmployment #Coaching
@SALDRU1
Read the media release👇
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Jun 11
The Gambia’s #financialinclusion challenge is shifting from access to usage. Success will depend on services becoming more relevant & resilience-building.
Women, youth and rural communities remain most affected. The next step is making finance work in practice – not just access.
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Jun 11
Mobile money is the main driver behind The Gambia's gains in inclusion.
📱5.3 million mobile money accounts in 2025
📱74% of adults use mobile money
📱68% of unbanked adults still access finance through mobile money
Digital finance is reaching people banks never did.
@NewsAFI
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Jun 11
The Gambia has rewritten its financial inclusion story.
Formal financial inclusion:
2019 ➡️ 19%
2025 ➡️ 82%
In just six years.
Mobile money is driving The Gambia’s financial inclusion success story.
#FinScope2025 #FinancialInclusion #TheGambia
@BankGambia
@NewsAFI
GBOS
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Jun 11
Today, the @BankGambia launches #FinScopeConsumer2025.
The latest findings reveal how Gambians access and use financial services, with important insights on digital finance, inclusion and consumer behaviour.
Follow along for key findings.
#FinancialInclusion
@NewsAFI
GBOS
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Jun 10
Coming soon | 3-Part Joint Policy Brief Series launch exploring:
• Coaching & in-person support
• Integrated approaches
• Pathways to livelihoods for youth
By FinMark Trust, @csda_uj & UCT @SALDRU1
Because one solution is not enough.
#PolicyBrief
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We’ve received thoughtful questions about how the GBL crowdfunding campaign works. We welcome them – transparency matters.
That’s why this pilot runs on @Thundafund, a secure platform for verified projects.
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With coaching, 6 entrepreneurs are building sustainable livelihoods through the GBL project.
Every contribution helps them move closer to dignity, income & opportunity.
Join us: thunda.fund/GBL
#Crowdfunding #BetterLivelihoods #YouthEmployment #EconomicInclusion
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We support @CashlessG as it launches in Johannesburg, enabling #cashlesstipping for service workers. This aligns with our Inclusive Payments Digitalisation Programme to expand safe, digital income solutions for tipped workers.
Learn more tip4change.co.za/
#DigitalPayments
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Coaching is not a ‘soft’ intervention.
Structured guidance and in-person support are helping participants build confidence, navigate challenges & move towards livelihoods through initiatives like GBL and UCT @SALDRU1's Basic Package of Support.
#Livelihoods #PolicyBrief
@csda_uj
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For many young people, the challenge is not only unemployment – it’s navigating fragmented systems and inaccessible opportunities.
Human-centred support still matters.
FinMark Trust, @csda_uj and UCT’s @SALDRU1 will launch new Policy Brief Series soon.
#Youth #PolicyDialogue
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#Unemployment is complex. One-size-fits-all approaches are not enough. We need to test different models, learn from evidence & understand what works for different people.
A new 3-part Joint #PolicyBrief Series by FinMark Trust, the @csda_uj & UCT’s @SALDRU1 is coming soon.
#Youth
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May 27
We’re seeing real change through the GBL coaching journey.
Participants who started with limited resources are now testing small income-generating activities, supported by coaching & practical problem-solving.
This campaign supports six participants ready to take their next step.
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