The

Impact Update

Drive change together.

Sharing ideas, perspectives, and stories has the power to inspire change, bridge divides, and bring people together to create a better future

Building an MMI community

Previously, the Impact Update was a periodic, concise piece by committee members on current social issues. Now, we’re opening this opportunity to all MMI members!

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Writing competition coming soon!

Are you passionate about social impact, finance, or global development? Do you want to have your work published in The Impact Update? Enter MMI’s Writing Competition 2025 for a chance to share your ideas with a wider audience!

Past Editions

A periodic publication delving into the social impact sphere—unpacking, analyzing, and sharing diverse perspectives on both local and global systems.

Melbourne Microfinance Initiative Melbourne Microfinance Initiative

An introduction to impact investing

At its core, impact investing is a rejection of the assumption that profit and positive social impact are inherently separate and that choosing one necessarily results in a trade-off.

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Together, we create impact.

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