This is a really great way for the lucky ones like us to help those in poverty. I’m happy my donation is going to directly help someone with exactly what they need to start or grow a business.  

Carla Smith is a resilient entrepreneur from Wakapau, who dreams of rebuilding her once-thriving chicken business. Carla initially started her poultry venture to support her children's education and her family's daily needs. However, life's challenges, including her husband's illness and financial pressures, forced her to pause this promising venture.

Now, Carla seeks support through the Uplift Project's grant to restart her business. With the requested funds, Carla plans to purchase chickens—both broilers for meat and layers for eggs—alongside essential feed and supplies. She aims to raise around 60 chickens initially, focusing heavily on egg production to meet local demand. Wakapau villagers currently travel significant distances, spending thousands to obtain poultry products. Carla's business would provide a convenient, affordable alternative, improving her family's livelihood and benefiting the local community.

**"This business helps me feed my children and support my family,"** Carla passionately explains. Community members recognize Carla for her dedication and excellent poultry farming skills. With your support, Carla's vision to restart her poultry business can become a reality, creating sustainable economic opportunities and positively impacting her community.

Join us in empowering Carla and her family by contributing to her journey toward economic independence.

Help Carla kickstart her chicken rearing business

The Uplift Project provides financial support to small business owners in rural Guyana.

The Uplift Project believes strong communities start with thriving small businesses. In rural Guyana, where most of the population living in poverty resides, small businesses hold the key to sustainable economic growth. Despite Guyana’s booming oil economy, many rural communities remain isolated, disconnected from broader opportunities. However, these small communities have untapped potential to meet the growing demand for domestically produced goods.

Through microfinancing, The Uplift Project empowers small business owners with direct financial support. This approach enables entrepreneurs to grow their businesses, showing a 33% increase in profits and a 61% growth in asset ownership. By bridging the gap between rural communities and the national economy, we foster meaningful change.

Our process begins by connecting with communities to assess their needs and potential impact. We provide hands-on support to help business owners navigate the application process, review and approve promising applicants, and continuously evaluate progress. Responsible businesses are incentivized with future funding opportunities.

Inspired by the resilience of rural entrepreneurs, our founder created The Uplift Project to empower small businesses and strengthen communities. Today, we continue to unlock opportunities and help rural businesses thrive in Guyana’s growing economy.

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