Our aim is to make it easy for you to give to and participate in grass roots social enterprise through our microfinance business.

Shivia is a microfinance business which aims to achieve returns while enabling the poor to create sustainable social enterprises. We will implement strategic funds in grass roots communities (initially India and Nepal) and will leverage IP, local and global networks, and current grassroots projects with a track record.  Shivia will promote businesses that leverage mobile and other technology for social entrepreneurship.

The grass roots microfinance partnering model will appeal to a variety of stakeholders (corporate, government, high net worth individuals, academics and schools, venture capitalists, private equity firms and not-for-profits organisations).

The team has a joint strong background as entrepreneurs, international development/ relations experts, corporate employees, academics, grassroots, and, bridging the corporate/ development/ community (village) worlds.  The team also has a deep understanding of technology transfer and infrastructure necessary for implementation.

Please contact us at info@shivia.com to make a donation or investment.

We will be presenting at the 8th Doha Form: Democracy, Development and Free Trade, 13-15th April 2008