Focus Areas
Business Development
Bridge supports the establishment of socially responsible business enterprises. Our aim is to foster sustainable and transparent employment opportunities, and to develop professional qualifications.
Employment of Women
Bridge promotes and supports the employment of women, as well as the development and implementation of their business ideas. The goal is to provide sustainable livelihoods for their families.
Self-employment
Bridge provides coaching to support individuals transitioning to self-employment, evaluates business ideas for market viability, and promotes all measures aimed at preventing corruption.
Micro Finance
Micro finance, or small loans, have proven to be highly effective to empower local individuals, families, and communities. Bridge is not pursuing an independent commercial agenda.
Business Networks
Bridge leverages international business networks to foster mutual support and the exchange of innovative business ideas. It also provides training on sustainable business practices, relevant quality standards, and effective business risk management.
Language Training Businesses
Bridge supports the creation and operation of language centre businesses. Effective communication is key to helping people and business companies connect across cultural gaps.
Collaboration with Non-profit Organisations
Traditional businesses prioritize profit for owners and shareholders. Non-profit organizations focus on social goals but usually rely on grants and donations. Social businesses combine both social purpose and financial sustainability. However, in many settings it is recommendable for social businesses to collaborate with non-profit organizations to reach their goals of seeing positive social change in civil society.