Independent research confirms our methodology generates sustainable improvements in income, savings, assets, food security, and overall welfare for vulnerable African populations.
Individuals trained in entrepreneurship
Business ventures successfully launched
Total lives positively influenced
Social return per dollar invested
African staff leadership
Target individuals to reach by 2030
Two separate randomized controlled trials conducted by independent researchers have validated our program's effectiveness:
When Viola escaped conflict in South Sudan, she arrived at Bidi Bidi Refugee Settlement with her baby daughter following an exhausting nine-day journey. Required to reconstruct her existence, Viola felt uncertain where to start. However, after enrolling in DREAMS, Viola now operates a thriving hair salon. Her accomplishment has enabled her to hire fellow displaced individuals and create better prospects for her daughter.
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Our goal to assist 20 million individuals escape extreme poverty by 2030 will be realized through:
Integrating our methodology into national poverty reduction strategies
Utilizing digital tools to enhance training and monitoring
Developing businesses resilient to environmental changes
Forging new alliances to increase our collective impact