How can a tiny fish help eliminate one of Africa's biggest health challenges?

In this episode of Swiss Impact, we explore the SAFMI Foundation's "Golden Fish Project" a groundbreaking, biological approach to malaria prevention.

Malaria continues to impact millions, but the Golden Fish Project is tackling the problem at its source.

By deploying Gambusia fish (natural mosquito larvae predators) in strategic water tanks, SAFMI is breaking the mosquito life cycle before the insects can even emerge. We dive into the science behind this method, the journey of building sustainable fish farms, and why this nature-based solution is a game-changer for communities in Sierra Leone and beyond.

From the logistical challenges of scaling to the need for research-backed environmental safety, discover how this innovative team is proving that sustainable, low-cost solutions can save thousands of lives.

Support the Mission: SAFMI is actively seeking partners, investors, and donors to build necessary infrastructure, scale fish farms, and expand their impact.

📍 Learn more & contribute: https://safmi.com/

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00:00 Introduction 02:07 Safmi Foundation and the Golden Fish Project 05:05 The Personal Motivation to Fight Malaria 08:41 The Misunderstood Impact of Malaria 10:35 The Special Qualities of the Gambusia Fish 12:48 Scaling Up the Fish Solution 15:26 Current Operations and Future Plans for Natural Habitats 17:21 Complementary Solutions and Challenges with Traditional Methods 18:30 Environmental Safeguards and Control Measures 20:38 Proof and Partnerships with Government and NGOs 22:31 Community Reception and Application Process 31:07 Broader Mission and Future Vision 33:26 What Keeps Artem Going 35:07 Who Should Reach Out to Safmi 36:06 Concluding Remarks

In this episode, we unpack a groundbreaking research paper written by Students at the Geneva Graduate Institute in collaboration with Impact Investing Solutions.

You can read the full report here: https://forms.gle/RwKtvWycHQzbeGbw7

Is the impact investing sector spending more energy proving its impact than actually creating it?

The report diagnoses why the industry is trapped in a "Credibility Sufficiency Equilibrium"—doing just enough measurement to look credible, but falling short of understanding real-world transformation.

We discuss why technical reporting is often a distraction from misaligned incentives, why Beneficiary Feedback is essential, and how AI for Impact can help us move from superficial reporting to genuine, human-centered change.

If you are an investor, founder, or student of sustainable finance, this is a critical call to shift the industry's focus from appearance to action.

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00:00 Introduction 02:11 The Problem of Incentives 06:45 The Human Element: Why Beneficiary Feedback is Missing 07:52 Alphabet Soup & Homework: The Burden of Too Many Frameworks 11:31 Credibility Sufficiency Equilibrium Explained 15:10 The Founder's Dilemma: Survival vs. Deep Impact Measurement 16:39 Are Investors Burdening Those They Support? 21:37 Reaching People vs. Changing Lives 26:50 Support Tool, Not Silver Bullet 31:32 Convening for a Minimalist Standard

Every year, millions of hotel towels get thrown away after just a few washes, ending up in landfills and feeding the world's textile waste crisis.

But what if those "worn out" towels could become brand-new premium products instead?

In this episode of Swiss Impact, we sit down with Jim Tichatschek, CEO of Kushel, a company built on a radical circular economy model.

Kushel takes used hotel towels that would otherwise be discarded and recycles them into high-quality, brand-new textiles, proving that waste isn't an endpoint, it's a resource.

We explore the science and logistics behind the circular process, the challenges of scaling a closed-loop textile business, and why the hospitality industry holds the key to reducing textile waste at scale.

This is what true circularity looks like, less waste, more value, and a blueprint the whole industry could adopt.

🔗 Get involved: https://www.kushel.de/en

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