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Podcast: Unlocking the Power of Microentrepreneurs
Microbusinesses make up 90% of global enterprises and contribute to over half of global GDP. Yet, they remain among the most underserved economic players. How can we change this?
In this episode, Hilti Foundation Managing Director Werner Wallner is joined by Amalia Johnsson (Hand in Hand International) and Payal Dalal (Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth) to explore how small businesses can drive systemic change and transform lives.
Miracle in Miatuini
Struggling with poverty, limited resources, and no access to credit, a Kenyan farmer found hope through training and financial support. Discover how Susan built a thriving poultry business, secured her family’s future, and broke free from the cycle of poverty. A powerful story of resilience and economic empowerment.
Empowering People Together: A Look Back at 2024
In 2024, people and their communities made important progress—gaining new skills, building safer homes and contributing to stronger, more sustainable environments. Together with our partners, we are proud to play a supporting role in these efforts, helping to create opportunities for lasting change. From Nepal to Peru, Liechtenstein to Kenya, here are some of the year’s highlights.
PropelA Apprentices Triumph in Global Skills Competition
From August 19th to 23rd, the Kenya School of TVET in Nairobi hosted the 2024 World Skills Kenya National Competition, where skilled qualified apprentices from across the country gathered to test their abilities. Standing out among the competitors, Titus and Emmanuel, apprentices from the PropelA program, emerged as winners in their respective categories.