Insaan Group

Insaan Group Insaan is a philanthropic entity working in the Indian Ocean region to connect philanthropists with those in need.

Mother and child at work - one of the many female artisans employed by Soko (shopsoko.com), Nairobi, Kenya.

We are delighted to share that ImpactLab, a venture jointly run by Insaan and Miarakap, is launching a Call for Expressi...
04/07/2026

We are delighted to share that ImpactLab, a venture jointly run by Insaan and Miarakap, is launching a Call for Expressions of Interest (CEI) to support high-potential companies in Southern Madagascar.🌍
This initiative targets enterprises based in the Atsimo Andrefana region, particularly in Toliara, that are already active on the market and ready to accelerate their growth. 📈
ImpactLab reflects the shared ambition of Insaan and Miarakap to contribute to a more resilient and innovative entrepreneurial ecosystem by addressing barriers in a concrete and operational way.
Applications are open until April 26, 2026.⏳
Interested companies can access the application documents and submit their application by email to: [email protected]
cc: [email protected] and [email protected]
📞 Contact
Raissa Andrianivoniaina — [email protected] — +261 386 156 744
SMEs Innovation

02/13/2026

We are so proud of the stunning and impactful work of our investee, Powered by People, whose commitment to ethical production and responsible sourcing continues to shape more inclusive markets. 🧵

Powered by People’s Crafted Linen spotlight shows what is possible when heritage skills, fair opportunity, and global access come together. 🌿🌐



Support their catalytic impact by shopping here: https://poweredbypeople.com

📸: Powered by People

02/13/2026

We are so proud of the stunning and impactful work of our investee, whose commitment to ethical production and responsible sourcing continues to shape more inclusive markets. 🧵

Powered by People’s Crafted Linen spotlight shows what is possible when heritage skills, fair opportunity, and global access come together. 🌿🌐



Support their catalytic impact by shopping the link in our bio

📸:

Four years ago today, our founder, Farahnaz Karim, wrote an article for , titled ‘The Inevitable Rise of Catalytic Capit...
01/27/2026

Four years ago today, our founder, Farahnaz Karim, wrote an article for , titled ‘The Inevitable Rise of Catalytic Capital’. The piece explored the power and potential of catalytic capital.

📰:https://indiaspora.org/the-next-paradigm-shift-in-philanthropy-the-inevitable-rise-of-catalytic-capital/

It’s encouraging to see that, years on, this conversation is gaining real momentum. We recently came across an article by calling for a shift toward “impact-first” investing, a theme that strongly echoes Farahnaz’s earlier insights.

📰:https://impactalpha.com/seeking-real-world-outcomes-these-families-foundations-and-funds-are-investing-for-impact-first/

Both pieces highlight a shared reality: traditional investment models are not sufficient to address systemic challenges. To drive meaningful change, capital must be deployed intentionally, with impact at the forefront.

We’re excited to see conversations on catalytic capital continue to grow and to be part of shaping what comes next.

📚Today is !This year’s theme is all about the power of youth in co-creating education. To mark the day, we’re spotlight...
01/24/2026

📚Today is !
This year’s theme is all about the power of youth in co-creating education.

To mark the day, we’re spotlighting the 2025 research by , on catalytic capital’s role in strengthening the education-to-workforce pipeline.

📝: https://lnkd.in/eKZu2nfP

The report found that:
“Traditional capital ignores high-impact opportunities that lack immediate financial returns, while philanthropy alone is insufficient.” It also argued “That by embracing a more holistic capital strategy, investors can scale what works and close opportunity gaps across the education-to-workforce landscape.”

🤝At Insaan, we could not agree more.

We are proud to say that our investee,
is a powerful example of catalytic capital in action.

Over the past 20 years, the Gyan Shala education model has undergone numerous independent evaluations, consistently demonstrating positive impacts on learning outcomes in government schools in India, ultimately expanding children’s future job opportunities.

Gyan Shala adopts a child-centred approach and curriculum, that puts focus more on children’s capability to learn than only on teacher’s capability to teach. Proving that when education systems are designed with learners and with a catalytic lens, lasting impact follows.

✨Today on Insaan Buys Impact we are spotlighting sustainable produce from our investee, .mg Malakass is on a mission to ...
01/20/2026

✨Today on Insaan Buys Impact we are spotlighting sustainable produce from our investee, .mg

Malakass is on a mission to contribute to the development of the cassava sector around Tulear (Toliara), in the Atsimo-Andrefana region of Madagascar, through an eco-conscious factory manufacturing high quality, gluten-free cassava flour.

Malakass’ work creates sustainable jobs, strengthens the purchasing power of local farmers, and ensures the long-term value of the region’s food processing sector.

Support their catalytic impact by contacting Malakass here for bulk orders: https://malakass.com/

✨Today on Insaan Buys Impact we are spotlighting the sustainable products from our investee, .Did you know that 12 billi...
12/19/2025

✨Today on Insaan Buys Impact we are spotlighting the sustainable products from our investee, .

Did you know that 12 billion sanitary pads are used every year in India? ‘Normal’ pads made of plastic stay in landfills and oceans for 500-800 years. Aakar Innovations’, Anandi pads decomposes in just

Today on ‘Insaan Reads’ we are recommending this article by Anandana Kapur in . With the rise of AI, is is easy to assum...
12/08/2025

Today on ‘Insaan Reads’ we are recommending this article by Anandana Kapur in .

With the rise of AI, is is easy to assume this could lead to reduced opportunities for human jobs, as well as creativity.

However, this piece explores how AI can support, rather than replace human creativity and local traditions in the handicraft sector.

We are proud to support such amazing handicraft businesses

🔗 Check out the full piece here: https://idronline.org/article/technology/weaving-ai-into-indias-handicraft-sector-idr/

Credit to for spotlighting this article!

🗓️ Happening today!We are delighted to share that ImpactLab, a venture jointly run by and , will be officially launch...
11/27/2025

🗓️ Happening today!

We are delighted to share that ImpactLab, a venture jointly run by and , will be officially launching at 2025, in Toliara, Madagascar, this week! 

Vez’tival 2025, taking place from 27th-29th November, is a major event dedicated to culture, creativity, innovation, and the promotion of local economic initiatives in southern Madagascar.  The program is part of a movement aimed at strengthening the skills, growth, and resilience of businesses in the region.

ImpactLab marks a new step in the shared ambition of Miarakap and Insaan to contribute to the development of a robust and innovative entrepreneurial ecosystem in Southern Madagascar. The program aims to become a key support hub for startups, SMEs, and local companies by offering a range of consulting, capacity-building, and technical assistance services, particularly around the creation of social and environmental impact. 

 🤝 You’re invited! An ImpactLab booth will also be open throughout the event. Thank you Vez’tival for this powerful opportunity.

  ’tival2025

✨Today on Insaan Buys Impact we are spotlighting the beautiful products from our investee, Powered by People.Powered By ...
11/14/2025

✨Today on Insaan Buys Impact we are spotlighting the beautiful products from our investee, Powered by People.

Powered By People is a B2B platform where conscious retailers can discover responsibly-made products from makers around the world.

If you are a business, when you shop, choose to buy impact, alongside stunning handmade pieces.

Support their catalytic impact by shopping here: https://poweredbypeople.com

📸: Powered by People

💡 Great insights from Tarek Mouganie, of - featured organisation, , featured in the latest blog!This blog appeared as ...
11/11/2025

💡 Great insights from Tarek Mouganie, of - featured organisation, , featured in the latest blog!

This blog appeared as a contribution in the 2025 Ibrahim Forum Report-Financing The Africa We Want: Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/d-uwujGQ

In his piece, Tarek highlights a critical issue: the urgent need to expand venture capital investment across Africa. He highlights the striking disparity that “Africa accounts for 18% of the global population and 5% of GDP, yet attracted just 0.6% of global venture capital in 2024.”

His blog is a powerful call to action for venture capitalists, policymakers, and ecosystem builders alike.

📖 Read Tarek’s full article here: https://lnkd.in/gqb6CYaj

✨Today on Insaan Buys Impact we are spotlighting the handcrafted products from our very first investee, SOKO. SOKO is an...
10/29/2025

✨Today on Insaan Buys Impact we are spotlighting the handcrafted products from our very first investee, SOKO.

SOKO is an ethical jewellery brand built to connect artisans in Kenya with the global marketplace. SOKO believes in using business as a force for good.

🛒 Support their catalytic impact by shopping here: https://shopsoko.com/

📷 : SOKO

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