Women in Uganda encounter significant social and economic barriers due to a lack of societal support. The following three stories highlight husbands who set a positive example by supporting their wives and deserve recognition for their actions. Edith Kyamukama, client of RDF Edith Kyamukama, 52, is a fisherwoman who lives in Nakigga village in Central
The HeForShe Awards Recognize Male Allies of Women in Asset Management The Nia Community Foundation recently announced the 2026 HeForShe Award winners, honoring male leaders who support, elevate, and promote women in asset management. The recipients of the inaugural 2026 Nia HeForShe Awards are: • R. Paul Herman, HIP Investor • Scott Saslow, One World
Most of us didn’t plan to become “DAF holders.” It’s a technical, awkward label—one that appears in paperwork after an inheritance, a liquidity event, a tax decision, or a moment of planned generosity. We opened donor-advised funds (DAFs) to do good in the world—maybe not right away, but thoughtfully, in our own time. Then, for
New research reveals that most asset managers are fueling risk, jeopardizing planetary stability, and long-term performance. Climate change now threatens finances worldwide. The three warmest years on record brought extreme weather and $2 trillion in damages over the past decade. Our pensions, savings, property insurance, and the economy face growing risks. Institutions managing our assets—especially
One of my favorite memes is the saying, “Women: Like Men, Only Cheaper.” OK, so it’s not actually my favorite. It’s funny, but sadly, it’s also true: there is still a pay gap between men and women in nearly every nation that cannot be explained away by citing gender differences in skills, experience, or education.
To celebrate Women’s History Month, Stella Tai, Manager of Stewardship Investing Impact and Analysis for Praxis Investment Management™, sat down for a conversation with Jeannine Jacokes, CEO and founder of Partners for the Common Good. Celebrating its 25th year in 2026, Partners for the Common Good operates the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) industry’s first
Laura Wildenborg has had a passion for the outdoors and sustainability since she can remember. Early in her professional career, she led outdoor education and adventure courses for a variety of organizations in southern Minnesota. She taught groups ranging from elementary school students to senior citizens about everything from kayaking and whitewater rafting to hiking
Two years ago, Natural Investments became the first U.S. financial advisory firm to convert into a Perpetual Purpose Trust. This was more than a legal milestone—it was an ethics-driven decision about leadership, equity, and mission in an industry struggling to align growth with values. A Perpetual Purpose Trust (PPT) is a non-charitable, irrevocable trust created
What if more people had solar panels than smartphones? What if ocean plastics had nearly vanished by 2005? What if an additional $2 trillion flowed into social and environmental solutions every year — not as charity, but as disciplined investment? These questions are not fantasies. They are economic thought experiments grounded in data, and they
