Bedrige Pierre's Contact Details

Bedrige Pierre's Company Details

Unlocking Communities

Chicago, Illinois, United States • 9 Employees
Nonprofit Organization Management

Unlocking Communities is passionately is working to provide Haitians the tools to be their own catalysts for change. To make quality and long-lasting economic impact in communities, our model gives aspiring entrepreneurs a solid foundation by training them in business fundamentals. Once their training is complete, they are given access to in-demand, environmentally beneficial products (water filters and clean-burning stoves) that they can earn a commission from selling on a micro-loan. The entrepreneur then reinvests in additional inventory, and the cycle continues to expand. This expansion provides a business model that generates income, offers examples of entrepreneurship and savings, and it produces substantial social value through regenerative and sustainable businesses. We are now in 10 communities, have sold over 550 water filtration systems, and trained over 130 entrepreneurs. In 2020 we are looking to enter 15 more communities.