Read about a “Day in the life of” a Field Support Officer (FSO), Good Return’s overseas volunteer program which has created memories for over 40 former participants who have worked on gender equality and financial literacy across the region.

Our recently updated GEDSI policy is guided by some key principles.

Amid growing challenges in international development, Good Return is stepping up with bold action and proven impact. This newsletter marks launch our second Impact Investment Fund—an innovative solution to address urgent regional issues. We also highlight a partnership in Cambodia that is helping us reach vulnerable women and build their financial skills and confidence.

Good Return recently celebrated the win of the Impact Investment Award with their inaugural Impact Investment Fund.

In this era of remote work, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) teams often find themselves managing projects from a distance - constrained by limited budgets, travel restrictions, and the sheer scale of operations. But being on the ground or building your local team’s capabilities can be key to effectively managing M&E. Here are some key myths for effectively managing M&E from a distance.

When vulnerable individuals are excluded from the financial system, they lose the ability to shield themselves against life’s unexpected twists. Benigne du Parc delves into the transformative power of building financial skills and expanding access to banking services, showing how these tools can empower families to face challenges with confidence and resilience.

Find out how we ‘counted her in’ this International Women’s Day, meet a woman leading the way in Indigenous cultural tourism and find out about our research in the Philippines.

The importance retaining the rich customs and cultures in the Pacific, whilst supporting financial inclusion and capability.

Right now, a movement is growing across Northern Australia to build leadership through self-employment and business for Indigenous women. It is not driven by an individual desire for profit or exponential business growth, but is inspired to see business as a tool for social growth and cultural empowerment.

Nirri Shah’s recent field visit to the Solomon Islands enabled her to meet existing and potential partners, and to hear inspiring stories from our Consumer Awareness and Financial Empowerment (CAFE) coaches and learners across rural communities.

Navigating and breaking down the existing barriers and impediments to building economic and social change for Indigenous business women in the Kimberleys.

Find out how we ‘counted her in’ this International Women’s Day, meet a woman leading the way in Indigenous cultural tourism and find out about our research in the Philippines.

As a social purpose organisation, Good Return strives to equip women and other marginalised groups across the Asia Pacific region with confidence and resilience to access responsible finance and the tools to manage money.

In our region, disadvantaged people, mostly women, face significant barriers to growing their businesses and livelihoods. Underserved by local financial institutions, they are excluded from the formal economy. They are unable to access ethical finance and do not have the training to build their business and take control of their livelihoods. With the growing cost of living adding more difficulties, now is the time to remove barriers for women building business.

Good Return financial capability training programs are dynamically adapted for every community group to be relatable and appropriate for the specific needs of all learners.

Good Return strives for a company culture that promotes diversity, gender equality and social inclusion.

Find out how we ‘counted her in’ this International Women’s Day, meet a woman leading the way in Indigenous cultural tourism and find out about our research in the Philippines.

The United Nation’s call for accelerated progress towards investment in women this International Women’s Day highlights an important issue: women entrepreneurs in our region continue to be invisible in the formal economy and financial system. If we are to truly ‘count her in’, the first vital step is for investors to see the potential and value of women entrepreneurs,and the financial sector to provide access to fair and safe loans for eligible people.

Meet our newest team members on the ground, hear how we wowed the crowds in Solomon Islands and check out our impact figures from the last 20 years.

Recent funding received from Visa Foundation will go to support the expansion of this important program for Indigenous women entrepreneurs in Australia.