Economic empowerment is a global priority for LGBTI+ people: Koppa’s mission is to unleash global LGBTI+ economic power through knowledge, financing and connection. Changing systems to create a more equitable future.
Providing expert advice and support for LGBTI+ economic inclusion initiatives
We advise governments, development finance institutions and the private sector.
Connecting communities to build a stronger LGBTI+ economic ecosystem
We build, convene and connect communities bringing together new voices in different spaces.
Creating insights and tools to inform and empower LGBTI+ economic actors
We develop new data and knowledge products to empower communities, change systems of exclusion and accelerate investment.
Fostering diverse funding sources for LGBTI+ economic growth
We partner across the capital spectrum to promote and incentivize new investment.
Developing new LGBTI+ economic power models and approaches
We co-create solutions to deliver social and economic gains for all.
Building the capacity to support LGBTI+ economic development
We connect people to opportunities and develop LGBTI+ economic development capacity across the ecosystem.
These three principles guide Koppa's approach to empowering the LGBTI+ community economically, ensuring that their unique needs and challenges are addressed in a holistic and inclusive manner.
We look at communities through an intersectional lens looking at attributes, such as race, gender, gender identity, age, nationality, socio-economic background
Design is tested at the edges. We search for new solutions and ideas for communities economic empowerment. We pilot and scale up these new ideas
Ensuring fair access and opportunities for all, while actively removing barriers that hinder the full economic participation of marginalized groups
Koppa was founded by a pioneering group of LGBTI+ development specialists dedicated to advancing the rights, well-being, and inclusion of LGBTI+ people in various aspects of the societal development. They worked across multiple fields such as business, health, education, social services, community & movement development and legal advocacy to create more inclusive and equitable systems and policies.
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