One in three children in Bangladesh is stunted, and in the poverty-stricken areas where we work, this is even higher. People often lack access to basic services.
We began in Bangladesh in 2005, establishing an office in 2012. We selected Bangladesh because of the high need and potential for return on investment; great impact with minimal cost per child.
Our Impact at Scale:
500+ trained entrepreneurs across WASH, FNS, and MAH sectors
300+ established businesses and 25 local associations through our BWB project
26% annual revenue growth among supported entrepreneurs
94% of female entrepreneurs now participate in household decision-making
Lab 1: Access to Finance
"Innovative Financing for Entrepreneur Growth" Challenge: How do we create financing models that match entrepreneur growth stages and sector needs?
Lab 2: Market Linkage
"Connecting Local Innovation to National Markets" Challenge: How do we systematically link micro-entrepreneurs to larger value chains and institutional buyers?
Lab 3: Business Models That Empower
"Scaling Success: Replicable Models for Sustainable Impact"" Challenge: Which business models can be adapted across regions while maintaining local relevance?
Lab 4: Policy & Enabling Environment
"Creating Regulatory Frameworks That Foster Growth" Challenge: How do we align government policy with ground realities to support entrepreneur success?
