Vikāra Institute

Specialised in strengthening market and financial systems, addressing climate-affected and food insecure contexts, and building resilience in fragile & challenging environments.

Vikāra Institute offers comprehensive technical assistance and support to navigate complex development challenges across various sectors, such as climate change adaptation, market systems, agriculture, financial services, employment, and housing. With over 20 years of experience catalyzing systems change in more than 50+ countries around the world, Vikāra’s services range from supporting programs in developing contexts to developing analytic frameworks and conducting assessments, and from facilitating collaboration and learning processes to empowering organizations to manage adaptively and effectively address opportunities and challenges in dynamic market systems.

Vikara Institute Regional office is based in Cape Town South Africa.

Latest news and articles

Advancing climate and livelihood solutions in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region

We are pleased to announce the 21 finalists of the second round of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs (HKH-ICE 2.0).

Meet the RISE Urban Innovation Challenge grantees

Six initiatives advancing inclusive, climate-resilient urban futures through innovation, collaboration, and community-led solutions

Where innovation meets climate resilience – reflections from the RAIN Challenge

Supporting East African innovators to build climate-resilient, nature-positive food systems through mentoring, funding, and connection.

The Hindu Kush Himalaya Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs (HKH-ICE) 2.0  is now open!

Together with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), we are pleased to launch the second round of HKH-ICE.

Looking ahead with gratitude and shared purpose

Thank you for your support in 2025. We look forward to collaborating with you in 2026.