In this episode, I chat with Darian Clark, CEO of CUFA, about why financial literacy is more than just budgeting - it’s opportunity, confidence, and agency. We explore CUFA’s work across the region, the invisible barriers to financial inclusion, and how we can better support young people in building strong financial futures.We talk about what “financial literacy” really means when you’re teaching someone who has never held a banknote, why empowerment often begins with a single savings group, and how small, local ideas can ripple into generational change. Darian shares stories from the field, the unexpected moments that shaped his leadership, and the human side of building economic opportunity from the ground up.It’s a conversation about dignity, agency, and the power of giving people the tools to change their own futures.

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