To promote social and economic integration among the most vulnerable
Since 1998, we have been fighting for the social and economic empowerment of vulnerable people. Learn more about our mission, our values and our impact across 12 different countries.
Our actions to combat poverty and promote social integration
Entrepreneurs du Monde helps marginalised individuals pursue entrepreneurship, access energy and adapt to climate change in order to improve their quality of life and gain independence.
We support individuals by providing a comprehensive range of financial, technical and social services: micro-credits, savings services, training, social support, technical and agricultural consulting, and access to energy.
To carry out its mission, Entrepreneurs du Monde creates local organisations and incubates them until they achieve self-sufficiency, with five main goals in mind:
- Economic and social integration
- Sustainable agriculture and food security
- Clean and affordable energy
- Adapting to climate change
- The empowerment of women
The NGO currently operates in 12 countries, with 40 members of staff and almost 800 local partners.
A strong track record of helping those most vulnerable
When it comes to our commitment and direct impact in the field, our figures speak for themselves. In 2024, we were able to support:
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165 082 micro-entrepreneurs
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1 M indirect beneficiaries
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89 % women
What guides our day-to-day work
Our initiatives are based on a firm foundation of 5 values and 3 action principles.
Our values
- Boldness: having the courage to meet the needs of the most vulnerable populations by innovating and taking calculated risks, with optimism and confidence
- Efficiency: putting our skills and resources to the best possible use to constantly improve our performance
- Fairness: striving to bring justice to populations in need and promote equal rights and opportunities, offering products and services on an impartial basis
- Respect: being considerate of others as well as the specific local, cultural and environmental contexts at play
- Transparency: honesty, accessibility of information, sharing of skills and practices
Action principles
Consider our beneficiaries as the writers of their own life story: we involve them in decisions that affect them, encourage them to contribute financially or through their work, and support them in a continuous learning process.
Ensure that our beneficiaries belong to our target communities: we focus our action on the most vulnerable populations and regularly monitor their situation to ensure they are still within our target population.
Design all initiatives to be sustainable: we create and incubate local social organisations that gradually gain financial independence and the capacity to sustainably generate a positive impact for our beneficiaries.
One voice, one journey, one success story
The experience of Mamadama Sylla in Guinea illustrates the impact of our daily efforts.
Thanks to the training provided by Wakili, I learned how to better manage and save my money. Before this, I had no income. Now, I’ve gained independence and can finally make plans for the future.
Help us to support entrepreneurship in vulnerable communities
Your support will allow thousands of people in Africa, Asia, Haïti and France to unlock the doors to their future through entrepreneurship. Every donation can help transform lives.