Kasha Global
Introduction
Kasha Global provides a platform for information on sexual and reproductive health and offers the possibility to buy contraceptives, menstrual and health care products. The platform is aimed primarily at women in Rwanda and Kenya.
Swedfund's investment contributes to strengthening sexual and reproductive health and rights, which are fundamental to the work on human rights and against discrimination. The investment provides increased access to sexual and reproductive health products for women who lack access to these products and services.
Co-investors include Finnfund and IFC.
Swedfund qualified the investment in Kasha Global for the 2X Challenge in 2021.
Read more in our press release: Swedfund supports women’s health and self-care in East Africa
Facts
SDGs in focus
No Poverty
End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
Gender Equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
Reduced Inequalities
Reduce inequality within and among countries.
Sector
Sustainable Enterprises
The Sustainable Enterprises sector increases the availability of equity directly or indirectly, contributing to the sustainable development and growth of the private sector in developing countries.
Value creation
Our Impact
The investment provides improved access to health-related information and health products. The investment contributes to women's economic empowerment by promoting female leadership and offering products and services that specifically benefit women and girls.
ESG
We are working closely with the company to further develop its environmental and social management systems to address issues related to sustainability processes and crisis preparedness. We are also working closely with the company to strengthen its anti-corruption management system.
Additionality
Our investment is financially additional as it is made in a challenging context where access to capital is limited, the business climate is difficult and as it is expected to help mobilise capital. The investment is value additional through a strong focus on active value creation during the investment phase where sustainability, environmental and social issues and corporate governance are prioritised.