Our Partners Share: Why Local Leadership Makes All the Difference
These leaders know firsthand that change lasts when communities lead and own the solutions.
July 27, 2026
When local leaders and our global network of businesspeople join forces, we build more solutions together than any of us could achieve alone.
Here’s what it looks like in Nigeria, where Partnership Manager Jeremiah Akoyere works alongside community leaders with a shared vision of fighting poverty.
- Digital banking systems that work for rural entrepreneurs without smart phones
- Financial services and business training made for everyone—including women, who have often been excluded from financial access and the business sphere
- Success that’s measured not just in metrics, but in relationships with entrepreneurs like Esther who create jobs for their neighbors
