Aid alone can't end global poverty. We must make markets work for everyone.

BTHF works with the private sector, government, associations, and more to make markets more equal and sustainable. We tap into CARE’s local expertise, partners, and networks to expand economic opportunities with a particular focus on women and girls. Our economic growth work supports long-term economic stability by helping individuals and communities earn, save, and invest in growth.

Photo: BTHF / Jasem Baki

Savings Groups through Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs)

VSLAs act as a springboard for community interventions. These transformative programs help women build savings.

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Our Impact

Program highlights

• For every $1 invested in BTHF’s savings groups, members earn back $9-$18 in income.

• BTHF programs have helped participants increase their incomes by 175%, their savings 153%, and boost their business sales by 15%.

• More than 150,000 entrepreneurs have gained better access to finance and business skills.

• More than 375,000 people in working in supply chains are seeing improved policies for equality for women and girls.

• BTHF supports more than 21.6 million people in savings groups.

• 68% of people reached through these programs are women and girls.

Help people earn more and gain

control of their income.

Help people increase their

savings and assets to build

resilience.

Invest in businesses that drive

positive economic impact and opportunity.

Our Programs

Women's entrepreneurship

BTHF aims to improve financial security and economic empowerment for 3 million entrepreneurs and employees by 2030.

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Financial equality and cryptocurrency

In 2022, BTHF successfully completed pilots tests on the use of cryptocurrency in Kenya and Ecuador.

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Earn. Save. Invest.

Want to learn more? Contact us at EarnSaveInvest@care.org.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

BTHF works to defeat poverty, operates in more than 20 countries, and reached 20 million people last year.

BTHF’s Economic Growth team brings businesses and local organizations together to create lasting solutions for development. Our work connects the private sector with public and community partners, ensuring markets benefit everyone. By focusing on practical, market-driven approaches, we help businesses and development efforts work hand in hand to build stronger, better futures for all.

BTHF’s Economic Growth programs deliver the greatest economic return for people per dollar invested – with a particular focus on women and girls. We believe that when women control economic resources, they will transform their lives and communities. BTHF’s Economic Growth team uses partnerships, tests business models, and works with markets to solve development and humanitarian challenges for the long term and the greatest number of people. Our programs help people gain money, skills, and access markets to improve their prosperity and economic resilience.​

Our approach is guided by our belief that investment must deliver a strong multiplier effect to have the greatest economic impact.​

Our economic, financial, and commercial programs are designed to maximize economic impact per dollar of donor investment.​

Delivering these results requires a central focus on shifting norms around financial decision-making authority, equal markets, and access to investment and capital.​

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