VITA: INVESTING IN CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITIES IN AFRICA
VITA: INVESTING IN CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITIES IN AFRICA
BREAKING NEWS
GAME CHANGING VITA GREEN IMPACT FUND LAUNCHED!!
After eight years of planning, we are incredibly excited to announce that we have now closed our uniquely scalable and circular €10m Vita Green Impact Fund. This fund will reach 1.3m people, providing them with improved cook stoves and clean water, thereby bringing about significant social impact, climate justice, and gender equality. It also offers appropriate financial returns to the investors. For more information, find the press release HERE
VITA WINS PRESTIGIOUS KEELING CURVE PRIZE
We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the prestigious Keeling Curve Prize in the Innovative Finance category. This recognition is for our Vita Green Impact Fund, which has been acknowledged for its outstanding efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere, delivering climate justice and gender equity.
Each project undergoes a rigorous vetting process conducted by a team of industry experts. They assessed our projects’ effectiveness in tackling climate change and its contribution to a sustainable future.
CLIMATE JUSTICE THROUGH INNOVATIVE,
RADICAL MODELS OF DEVELOPMENT
Vita is a smart, successful, next-generation Irish development partner that has been supporting farmers and communities in Africa for nearly 33 years. Our goal is to facilitate thriving rural climate-smart economies in Africa with access to services, markets and livelihoods for all. Our approach combines knowledge-backed expert collaborations, community-led initiatives, transformational technology and innovative financing models.
Former USA Ambassador to Ireland, Kevin O’Malley talks about his regard for Vita
VITA’S PROGRAMMES IMPACT – FILM MADE BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Former USA Ambassador to Ireland, Kevin O’Malley talks about his regard for Vita
Vita’s programmes Impact – film made by the community
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Realising Africa’s enormous potential: Africa has enormous socio-economic potential and our ambition is to make a meaningful contribution
Community-Centered Development: The communities we partner with must drive their own development.
Respect: We are sensitive to and respect the culture and traditions of our partner communities and staff.
Innovation: Our focus on innovation requires courage and sometimes disruption.
Accountability: Honesty and transparency are reflected in all our programmes and fundraising. It is a privilege to play a role in development and we cherish it.
Impact: The impact of our programme is measurable, tangible and sustainable.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
