Anke Liu, Ecosystem Growth Lead at Stellar Development Foundation, discusses financial inclusion efforts targeting 1.7 billion unbanked people globally, highlighting a collaboration with displaced Burmese communities across Southeast Asia using design jams and hackathons to develop accessible financial solutions.
Anke Liu from the Stellar Development Foundation explains that financial inclusion is a multifaceted problem affecting billions worldwide. With 1.7 billion unbanked people globally, SDF believes empowering local communities can drive real change. The foundation is collaborating with humanitarian partners to serve displaced Burmese communities across Southeast Asia who lack access to banking and social services. Through residencies, design jams, and hackathons, SDF is working with local refugees and aid organizations to ideate and pilot financial solutions tailored to these underserved populations.