Economic Resilience in Action: Volunteers and Small Businesses Uplift 48,000 Lives
Bpeace drives business growth that creates jobs, uplifts communities, and delivers real change for thousands of lives.
EMPOWERING GROWTH, IGNITING CHANGE
Bpeace is making a real difference in the U.S. and Central America by offering hope and opportunity where it’s needed most. We transform crisis-affected communities through economic empowerment, equipping local business leaders with the tools to:
- Accelerate growth
- Generate sustainable employment
- Elevate living standards
- 189 small businesses were strengthened through connections with 286 Skillanthropists.
- 1,052 new jobs were created, driving economic growth.
- 72% of businesses reported a significant increase in productivity.
We measure our success annually, ensuring tangible, lasting change. Join us in building a more prosperous, peaceful world—one business at a time.
11,713 Total jobs created
For every $1 invested
by Bpeace, businesses generated $19 in new revenue.
$450 million injected into local communities
$28.7 million in financing raised by Business Leaders
2023 Global Challenges
Post-pandemic shifts and migration have triggered significant skill gaps, increased turnover rates, and rising recruitment costs across industries.
High interest rates and limited access to capital are stifling growth and job creation for small businesses.
Political unrest, climate disasters, and logistical disruptions threaten the survival of SMEs in vulnerable areas.
Bpeace's Targeted Solutions
- Customized Expertise: Our Skillanthropists provide personalized guidance, helping each business navigate its unique obstacles and unlock growth potential.
- Talent Empowerment: We equip businesses with cutting-edge retention strategies and help them adapt to evolving work cultures, ensuring they attract and keep top talent.
- Financial Resilience: Our tailored support programs guide SMEs through economic uncertainty, improving their access to favorable financing and optimizing capital use.
- Adaptive Strategies: We foster a robust knowledge-sharing network, enabling businesses to learn from each other and develop innovative solutions to regional challenges.
WOMEN LIFTING WOMEN
When women succeed, communities thrive. That’s why our commitment to women-led businesses is more than just a focus—it’s a driving force behind transformative change.
- 74% women-led businesses in our portfolio
- 68% of these increased their revenue
- 6,048 women employees
- 11% women employees growth rate
- 68% of employees in women-led businesses are women, more than double the 32% employed by male-led businesses
- $15.3 million secured
Women entrepreneurs aren’t just succeeding—they’re redefining success, creating opportunities, and lifting entire communities. Together, we’re building a more inclusive, prosperous future.
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