Small Economic Activity Development (SEAD)

CARE's small economic activity development (SEAD) programs improve the economic security and income opportunities for impoverished people by promoting sound money-making activities and building strong financial institutions. Currently, CARE has 131 SEAD projects in 39 countries providing approximately 800,000 people, 90 percent of them women, with the assistance they need to increase their incomes and make their futures more secure.

Of the world's 500 million micro- and small-business owners, less than 2 percent have access to financial services and business training vital for the success of their businesses. CARE's micro- and small-enterprise programs work hard to ensure that poor people around the globe have access to the solid financial and business training tools and resources they need to help them rise out of poverty. These include access to financial services, such as savings and credit, and business development services, such as training in marketing and accounting. CARE also provides staff training, loan capitol and other resources to encourage institutional development of local organizations.

Socially Responsible Investing
Small loans help poor families start or expand income-generating businesses. But people in the developing world often lack access to this kind of microfinance. Now, through CAREs partnership with MircoVest, investors can integrate their financial goals with their personal efforts to help families overcome poverty. Learn how you can bring hope and opportunity through your investments.