UGS Impact Investment Forum

UGSIIF

What we Do

Impact Investment Discussion Forum

UGSIIF| UGS Impact Investment Forum is a diaspora-led impact investment forum based in Switzerland with a mission of fueling economic growth by reducing wealth inequality, breaking the cycle of generational poverty in communities and ensuring no one is left behind.

The forum brings together diaspora communities and provides a safe space to inspire, equip, connect individuals, groups and organizations to engage effectively and innovatively in Impact Investment Discussions.

Only together can we create a sustainable future for the next generation and break the cycle of dependency, slow growth and generational poverty in our communities.

Sustainable development goals

United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

https://sdgs.un.org/goals#

Leadership

  • Founder – Mr. Innocent Mugabe
  • Diaspora committee members
  • UGSIIF Diaspora ambassadors
  • Members

We work with Diasporas

UGS Impact Investment Forum champions diaspora engagement in mobilizing resources, funding and develop long-term strategies that will build broader, sustainable and impact investment opportunities beyond the transfer of remittances to extended families and create sustained cross-cultural collaboration.  Diaspora communities play a vital role in supporting rural development in the country of origin, through investments, transfer of knowledge and skills, and contribution to employment generation in rural areas.

General Objectives of the UGS Impact Investment Forum   

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Contributing to the self-mobilization and empowerment of diasporas by providing a space for sharing, coordination, and collaboration.

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Mobilize diaspora capital for investment into public, private projects and organizations through fundraising campaigns and crowdfunding

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Identifying business-driven investment opportunities and solutions for the sustainable investment growth of the diaspora community which will create jobs and contribute to better incomes of citizens.

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Member of UGS Impact Investment Forum will be able to use the platform to share knowledge and network with each other diaspora experts.

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UGS Impact Investment Forum will also focus on identify skilled Ugandans in diaspora to partner with the government and participate in voluntary programs to foster transfer of skills, knowledge, and technology to all Ugandans.

LET’S MAKE THE DIFFERENCE AND CHANGE THE WORLD TOGETHER

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