World Vision and multinational services firm Wells Fargo are collaborating on a project that will empower communities with training on entrepreneurship and savings management. This is the second consecutive year they are working together.
The Empowerment through Entrepreneurship (ETE) program was launched recently in Manila with resource development director Jun Godornes and operations manager for Luzon Roberto Dazo of World Vision joining leaders from Wells Fargo Uday Odedra, head of India and the Philippines region, and Mike Whyte, Philijppines country head.
More than 400 small enterprise groups from Manila and Malabon, who are from World Vision’s Community Management Savings and Credit Association (CoMSCA), were initially tapped to be part of the project.
The beneficiaries will undergo advanced entrepreneurial training designed to improve their overall business operations. They will establish their businesses by securing the required business registration and permit from regulatory authorities. The program will also provide them with leadership development as well as coaching and mentoring sessions to ensure their sustained growth and success.
“This partnership is a testament to the power of collaboration and pursuing meaningful change,” Godornes said during the World Vision and Wells Fargo partnership event. He added, “This is not just alleviating poverty but also fostering resilience and self-reliance.”
Whyte emphasized, “At Wells Fargo, we believe in sponsoring communities where we live and work. We also get involved in community activities. We want to be part of the solution.”
