Many coastal communities are dependent on fishing and vulnerable to declining catches or bad weather. Helping people to diversify their income reduces risk.
That’s why we see business as a key part of secure livelihoods.
We walk alongside people to grow the character and business skills they need to succeed.
Honesty, cooperation, integrity and perseverance are vital to any sustainable business.
These character components, along with practical skills such as simple book-keeping, marketing and writing a business plan, are taught and modelled by our experienced staff using a curriculum we designed. Learning by doing is our approach. We do teach principles but these are always tied to real situations.
Participants are encouraged to write business plans and we look for local partners to realize these plans.
As fledging businesses grow we continue to mentor people and to encourage them to grow their business to be a benefit for the wider community.
Get involved by giving generally or funding one of our specific programs.
It costs between $200 – $700 (USD) to start a small business.
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