Village Enterprise

If you're eager to learn about outcomes-based funding and its potential in international development, sign up for the upcoming Social Outcomes Conference #SOC24 by Government Outcomes Lab, University of Oxford! Our Chief of Impact and Innovative Financing Celeste M. Brubaker will be presenting on our partnership with Common Good Marketplace and how Village Enterprise will soon be leveraging verified impact issuances. Join virtually or attend in person: https://bit.ly/4dT6VnT

Check out our amazing team member Muna Hellen in Newsweek: https://bit.ly/MunaHellen In 2016, Muna and her family fled the war in South Sudan and made the difficult journey to Uganda as refugees. Now, as a DREAMS Business Mentor, Muna is helping other refugees to become entrepreneurs and break the cycle of extreme poverty. "Working with my fellow South Sudanese community has been the most rewarding aspect of this role...Watching them succeed and grow as business owners brings me great joy. Together, we're not just starting businesses, we're ending the cycle of poverty for good. In their success, I've found my purpose." Read Muna's inspiring story and learn more about how she's impacting the lives of refugees through DREAMS from Village Enterprise and Mercy Corps.

We're thrilled that this photo from Rwanda of Lucie and her son was selected as a finalist for the 2024 Work with USAID Photo Contest! 📸 Lucie has become an entrepreneur and launched a sustainable business through Village Enterprise, putting her family on a path out of extreme poverty and helping to build a brighter future for her children. Thanks to funding from USAID, we're working in partnership with the Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC) in Rwanda to scale our poverty graduation program and end extreme poverty. Lucie and her family are just a few of the one million lives that will be transformed because of this project by 2027. Check out the winners and finalists of the photo contest here: https://bit.ly/3AD7DaN 📸 credit: Serrah Galos for Village Enterprise

Village Enterprise, in partnership with Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC), is seeking a technology #vendor or #consultant to develop a robust Management Information System to track poverty graduation efforts in Rwanda. This system will play a pivotal role in monitoring and supporting households as they progress out of extreme poverty, and provide a unique opportunity to leverage technology for social impact 🇷🇼 Submit your technical and financial proposals to [email protected] The deadline for applications is September 10 🗓️

Entrepreneurship is at the center of everything we do ☀️ By empowering people to start their own businesses, entrepreneurship unlocks a dignified and sustainable pathway for individuals and families to overcome extreme poverty and live happier, healthier lives. Today on #WorldEntrepreneurDay, we celebrate our extraordinary entrepreneurs. Because of their hard work and determination, they've transformed their own lives and the lives of their family members—nearly 2 million people in total. Join us as we equip more entrepreneurs across Africa to launch life-changing businesses. Donate today: bit.ly/3sDgqG2

Entrepreneurship is transforming lives and ending extreme poverty in Rwanda 🇷🇼 To celebrate these stories of hope and transformation, we asked photographer Serrah Galos to capture the photos of entrepreneurs who have recently launched businesses through Village Enterprise. Thanks to funding from USAID and Fonds d'Innovation pour le Développement, our impact in Rwanda is growing every day, and we're working in partnership with the Government of Rwanda to equip the most vulnerable households to launch sustainable businesses and break the cycle of extreme poverty. From farming to livestock rearing to soap making, these businesses are transforming lives—children are back in school, families are eating more nutritious meals, and entire communities are hopeful about the future.

Do you daydream about making a meaningful impact in the world? Or using your unique skillset and passions towards a cause greater than yourself? 🌍 You're in luck! Our global team is growing quickly, and we're looking to add more dynamic individuals to help us end extreme poverty in rural Africa. Check out our newly posted positions and apply today: bit.ly/3QYElJF Don't forget to tag or share with someone who might be interested! #hiring #opportunities #openpositions

Last week, for the fifth straight year, we paused our global operations to give our entire organization a mental health break. From reading, to team dinners, time with family, bike rides, and even local safaris, our staff used the week off to rest and recharge 📚 🚴🏾♀️ 🦒🍹 As we get back to work this week, we're more energized than ever before to end extreme poverty in rural Africa. Here's to our stunning team, and the relentless passion they bring to their work every day! 🎵: Happy Days by Giulio Cercato

We know how important it is for our entire team at Village Enterprise to have time off to rest and recharge. That's why, for the fifth straight year, we are pausing operations across our offices worldwide next week to give our staff the week off. We'll be back on August 5th, refreshed and ready to continue our mission of ending extreme poverty in rural Africa. To every member of the Village Enterprise team, we're so grateful for your passion and dedication to building a sustainable future for all. Have a wonderful week off!

"I am so excited to have a good house." —Saida As a new business owner in northern Kenya, Saida is using her retail business to invest in her family. By securing a loan through her business savings group, she's been able to build a sturdy new home and successfully pay it off. Because of her business, she's also now able to afford more nutritious meals for her four children. One of her children (not pictured) was suffering from acute malnutrition, and has been able to make a full recovery and is now happy and healthy thanks to Saida's increased income and savings. By tapping into the power of entrepreneurship, Saida is transforming the future for her family.