Ignite

In partnership with the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, CARE’s Ignite Program unleashes the power of growth-oriented entrepreneurs to contribute to resilient, inclusive economies. Read the stories of some of those entrepreneurs below.

Meet the Small Business Owner Breaking Norms for Vietnam’s Indigenous Communities

By CARE Staff • November 11, 2021

An entrepreneur since age 25, Luu Thi Hoa is using digital skills to scale up her business

How Microfinancing is Allowing One Entrepreneur to Dream Big

By CARE Staff • November 8, 2021

With access to capital and training, Pham Phuong Thao's business is flourishing in Vietnam.

How Tech Training Transformed This Woman Entrepreneur’s Business in Pakistan

By CARE Staff • November 8, 2021

Digital tools helped Hina streamline her business, giving her the freedom to spend less time on work and more time with her family.

How Fouzia Qazi is Blazing Trails for Female Entrepreneurs in Pakistan

By Emma Langbridge • March 15, 2021

In Pakistan, only 1% of women are engaged in entrepreneurial activities, as opposed to 21% of men.

Three Steps the Female Digital Revolution Can’t Succeed Without

By Payal Dalal and Hilary Mathews • March 11, 2021

In 2020, millions of women left the workforce. As the pandemic accelerates the move toward a digital economy, women are at risk of being left behind.

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She is a Business Owner: Fariha Irfan

By Emma Langbridge • March 8, 2021

As the owner of an arts and handicraft business in Pakistan, Fariha supports a network of artisans. This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating EVERY Woman — the artists, entrepreneurs, the changemakers.

After His Business in Pakistan Suffered Pandemic Setbacks, This Entrepreneur Looks Ahead

By CARE Staff • November 21, 2020

Adnan Ali, from Rawalpindi, Pakistan, looks ahead to new opportunities to grow his skills and expand his business.

By Employing Local Women in Pakistan, This Entrepreneur Helped Her Community

By CARE Staff • November 18, 2020

Saadia Shahid, from Rawalpindi, Pakistan, overcame cultural banking restrictions to grow her company and employ other local women.

How this Woman Entrepreneur in Vietnam Took Her Family Business to the Next Level

By CARE Staff • November 18, 2020

Despite her young age, Nguyen Thi Hien from Hanoi, Vietnam, is taking the business world by storm.

How this Entrepreneur Beat Education Barriers to Run Her Own Jewelry Business in Peru

By CARE Staff • November 18, 2020

Despite growing up with few educational opportunities, Maria Elena Menacho García started her own jewelry business eight years ago. She has slowly grown her business and now has two stores, each employing two members of staff.

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Ignite

In partnership with the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, CARE’s Ignite Program unleashes the power of growth-oriented entrepreneurs to contribute to resilient, inclusive economies. Read the stories of some of those entrepreneurs below.

Meet the Small Business Owner Breaking Norms for Vietnam’s Indigenous Communities

How Microfinancing is Allowing One Entrepreneur to Dream Big

How Tech Training Transformed This Woman Entrepreneur’s Business in Pakistan

How Fouzia Qazi is Blazing Trails for Female Entrepreneurs in Pakistan

Three Steps the Female Digital Revolution Can’t Succeed Without

Help CARE respond to emergencies.

She is a Business Owner: Fariha Irfan

After His Business in Pakistan Suffered Pandemic Setbacks, This Entrepreneur Looks Ahead

By Employing Local Women in Pakistan, This Entrepreneur Helped Her Community

How this Woman Entrepreneur in Vietnam Took Her Family Business to the Next Level

How this Entrepreneur Beat Education Barriers to Run Her Own Jewelry Business in Peru

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