Conversations at Impact Europe’s annual conference reveal the transformative efforts of leaders tackling the world’s most challenging circumstances.
This article captures insights from Ewa Konczal, Regional Market Building Lead at Impact Europe, and Olena Kalibaba, CEO of the Ukrainian Social Venture Fund, a project established by SILab in partnership with Impact Europe and others. Together, they illustrate how innovative financing models and strategic collaborations are empowering entrepreneurs in countries like Ukraine and Lebanon to rebuild livelihoods amidst extraordinary adversity. By providing a mix of financial and non-financial support, these initiatives enable displaced individuals to create resilient microbusinesses that meet local needs while fostering economic recovery.