In this episode, Joy reflects on Criterion's ongoing work to leverage finance as a tool to reduce Gender-Based Violence (GBV). She discusses the progress made in building evidence, creating tools, and training thousands of investors and social change leaders worldwide. She emphasizes that reducing GBV is complex and requires deep, collaborative strategies — not quick fixes.

The episode outlines the next phase of Criterion’s work: scaling action by amplifying success stories, providing more advanced education for both investors and practitioners, and creating spaces for collaboration, such as the February 2026 Convergence conference, which will focus entirely on GBV.

Episode Highlights

• 00:27 - Introduction
• 02:29 - Financing Gender-Based Violence Reduction
• 05:34 - Building Evidence and Mobilizing Action
• 09:24 - Teaching and Learning for Social Change
• 13:12 - Engaging New Allies and Resources
• 17:18 - Convergence 2026 and Community Building

Relevant Links

• Criterion Institute website and LinkedIn
• Joy’s LinkedIn

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