Investing with Impact
TerraBlanca is an impact investment fund which aims to empower the Internally Displaced Population (IDPs) and other vulnerable groups affected by the internal conflict in Colombia.
By building sustainable agricultural business models in rural areas and supporting social enterprises, our objective is to contribute to the development of peaceful and inclusive communities.
About Us
Supported by
The Rockefeller Foundation
Rural Displacement Fund (RDF), An Innovative Financial Structure for Post-Conflict Colombia
Problem
Social
Internal Displacement
The internal conflict in Colombia has left 7.2 million internally displaced people (IDPs). Colombia has the largest number of internally displaced people worldwide, surpassing countries like Syria (6.3 million), Sudan (3.3 million) and Iraq (3 million).
For safety reasons, families fled to large metropolitan areas or nearby towns. However, they faced other challenges such as extreme poverty, labor informality, lack of access to education, health, among others.
In a post-conflict context, many families dream of returning home, but capital and economic opportunities are needed to ensure a dignified and sustainable relocation.
Rural Displacement Fund
We have structured a market-based model to empower Internally Displaced Population through land rights.
Read all about our Rural Displacement Fund (RDF) and how we are trying to create impact investing opportunities in post-conflict rural areas.
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Solution
Impact
Displaced Families
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Opportunity to own land and housing
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Empowerment through a rural enterprise
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Overcome extreme poverty and labor informality
Institutional Buyer
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Risk management in the purchasing process
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Direct access to producers
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Traceability and product quality certification
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Moving from corporate social responsibility to creating shared value
Impact Investors
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Profitable investment opportunities with high social impact
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Sustainable Development Goals #1 (No Poverty) and #16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions)