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“Marketing my business with a new logo and other marketing skills has differentiated me from other business people doing the same business. Horticultural skills from Bpeace member Tatyana have made me feel confident of the kind of work I am doing.”

Soline
Commercial Landscaping, Rwanda

“I always remember that Bpeace taught me the importance of business and education. I also learned that peace and business go hand in hand. Without peace, business is not possible, and without business peace is not possible.”

Nasima Payman
Silk Scarves, Afghanistan

“Bpeace’s love for Afghanistan and its people made a difference in the lives of so many women and their families. Today, I’m witnessing the happiness of almost 50 families because their children have a chance to start building a bright future.”

Habiba Refhat
Pre-School, Afghanistan

The Bpeace Multiplier Effect

Each job created by an Afghan or Rwandan entrepreneur supports 6-8 family members. When Bpeace helps just one Fast Runner strengthen her business, hundreds gain skills, education, hope.

Community Impact

Our Fast Runners make 95% of their purchases from local vendors.
32% of vendors are women-owned businesses.
84% of Fast Runners pay business taxes, 43% paid more than last year.
Fast runners employ 1,570 workers supporting 10,540 family members.

Jobs

54% of our Fast Runners maintained or increased their headcount in the most difficult economic conditions of 2009,
Greatest job growth was among manufacturing jobs in Afghanistan and a beverage distributorship in Rwanda.

Sustainability

55% of the entrepreneurs who have participated with Bpeace since 2004 are still engaged with us and in business.
100% of them are generating income and 93% are self-sustaining.
54% maintained employment levels and 32% posted job growth.

What Our Fast Runners Say

The Bpeace Multiplier Effect

Each job created by an Afghan or Rwandan entrepreneur supports 6-8 family members. When Bpeace helps just one Fast Runner strengthen her business, hundreds gain skills, education, hope.

Community Impact

Jobs

Sustainability