Kenari Nuts: A Forest-Saving Superfood
In Eastern Indonesia’s Spice Islands, around 1,600 kilometers east of Bali, the Kayoa people have long lived amid …
Borrower Stories
Stories from the enterprises we finance. These articles highlight loan announcements, borrower journeys, business growth, and the social and environmental impact created through access to capital.
Finance in the Jungle: Our Work in Colombia
In Colombia, accessing capital is often slow and costly. Interest rates commonly reach 15–18% annually, with months of …
From Middlemen to Market Access: How MRS Is Empowering 7,000 Farmers in Sulawesi
Indonesia’s spice farmers have shaped global trade for centuries. Once known as the “Spice Islands,” the archipelago supplied …
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From Tobacco to Organic Coffee: How Farmers Are Transforming Agriculture in Indonesia
At Beneficial Returns, we provide loans to social enterprises in Latin America and Southeast Asia that operate at …
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From Thai Hilltribes to Costco: Chacha’s Impact on Organic Farming
Paddy that is grown organically, flourishes amid a diversity of flora. Chacha is a profitable Thai-based producer of …
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Luciano’s Story: Growing More Cacao and Earning More with Kennemer
Luciano Parradillo Jr., cacao farmer in San Isidro, Davao Del Norte, Philippines. Owener of a 1.5ha farm. In …
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Seaweed: A solution for Peru’s fishing families
For over 350 Peruvian fishing families, seaweed isn’t just a product—it’s a lifeline. Along Peru’s coastline, where the …
Your Trader Joe’s Dried Mango habit is actually a good thing
From November until April, mangoes from northwest Peru can be found in grocery aisles throughout the world where …
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Protecting Lives with Safe Drinking Water in Honduras
Every morning, before she lights a fire, before she feeds the chickens, before she wakes her three grandchildren …
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