Earlier this year, Retired Major General Tim Cross CBE joined us for lunch to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine and its knock on effects it would have globally. Many of you found it fascinating and helpful; the only negative feedback we had was that a half-hour with Tim wasn't enough, and we have some exciting news: Tim has agreed to a longer follow-up event!

Six months since the first event, impacts of the war on Five Talents' partners and Savings Groups members are severe. For example, our partners in DR Congo tell us 1 litre of fuel now costs 6-7,000 UGX where before it was 3,500 UGX, and in western Kenya, the price of maize has gone from under 4,000 KES per 90kg in January to almost 7,000 KES in July.

We’ll be asking Tim for an update on the war in Ukraine, and for his view on what to expect next. Please register for the event here.