In this episode of Positive Impact Philanthropy, Lori Kranczer speaks with Irene Pritzker, chair and co-founder of the IDP Foundation, about her groundbreaking work expanding access to education in developing countries through innovative financing models. Irene shares how a trip to Ghana transformed her philanthropic focus from medical research to education after discovering that low-fee private schools serving some of the poorest families had no access to credit or financial support. What began as a single partnership with a microfinance institution has since grown into a sustainable model reaching hundreds of thousands of students across Sub-Saharan Africa.
You'll hear about:
How a visit to a market school in Ghana inspired Irene's education financing model
Why do low-fee private schools in developing countries often lack access to capital
The role financial institutions can play in improving education outcomes
How the IDP Foundation created a sustainable and scalable lending model for schools
Why catalytic philanthropy and strategic partnerships are essential for long-term impact
The importance of working closely with governments and local communities
How innovative financing and program-related investments can unlock opportunity across Africa
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