The Feminist Finance Forum provided a space for both Asia-Pacific Care Accelerator alumni and the current cohort to unite! Engaging with policymakers, investors, thought leaders, and grassroots organizations, these entrepreneurs not only showcased innovative solutions but also broadened horizons, enhanced strategies, and expanded their networks.
Ahsan Jamil, Co-founder and CEO of ubuntu care and part of the Asia Pacific Care Accelerator cohort, aptly stated: “An essential part of unlocking the enormous potential of half of the global population is having childcare so women can participate in the workforce. Through the provision of consistently high-quality care and support, Ubuntu Care is dedicated to elevating the significance of childhood and fostering informed parenting that understands the developmental needs of children”, in the panel discussion on “The Care Landscape in Asia and the Pacific: Insights for Governments, Investors and other Financial Actors to Invest in Care”, hosted by UN Women.
The Asia-Pacific Care Accelerator is part of the Gender-Inclusive Care Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Program (GICEEP) and is funded by International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and Visa Foundation, and implemented in partnership with Bopinc, UN Women Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, SAFEEM (part of the Seedstars group) and will be working with governments, investors, employers and other support organizations.