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Creating a Holding Company to Bolster Gender-Based Violence Direct Service Providers’ Power

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December 15, 2020

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Creating a Holding Company to Bolster Gender-Based Violence Direct Service Providers’ Power

Identifying alternative structures to finance the reduction of gender-based violence

Audiences: Impact investors, gender lens investors, and gender-based violence service providers
Geography: United States
Types of capital: Private debt, private equity, and grants
Sectors: Healthcare, real estate, and financial services
Investment approaches: Blended finance

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