Your vote will join with thousands of others to place much needed capital in the hands of these
inspiring entrepreneurs in Afghanistan and Rwanda. They share a vision to help their communities
by creating jobs and a bridge to better education, improved health, and less violence in the
homes and on the streets. Bpeace will transfer 100% of your tax-deductible vote/donation to each
entrepreneur as we guide them through their expansion process.
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When countries like Rwanda and Afghanistan experience conflict and extreme poverty, the isolation created stifles the kind
of innovation that sparks entrepreneurship and job growth.
Bpeace's Race to Innovation encourages entrepreneurs with bold ideas by providing them with
technical assistance from Bpeace experts and seed capital from donors like you.
All the finalists (below) will receive 100% of the funds raised on their behalf. Additionally,
Bpeace will continue providing technical expertise to help them invest the funds in their
businesses wisely.
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You can make a donation online or by check. Online donations will be accepted through June 20, 2010 until 11:59 EST.
Checks received by Friday, June 18, 2010 will be included in the vote and will count towards the number of votes for each
project. Checks received after June 18, 2010 will be forwarded to the indicated entrepreneur, but will not count towards the
vote. Checks should be made payable to the GlobalGiving Foundation and should clearly indicate the entrepreneur (via project
#) to which the funds should be applied.
You can also help by spreading the word to your family and friends about the Race vote and/or
your favorite entrepreneur. Share via facebook, twitter, post on your blog, etc. Spread the word
that "$15 is a vote for hope!"
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They were selected from a pool of 250 applicants and a rigorous 3-round vetting process.
Every applicant was interviewed in person and judged on: Business Viability, Innovation and
Potential Community Impact. For the past 3 months, each entrepreneur has been coached by
U.S. business people within the Bpeace network.
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About Bpeace
Bpeace believes the path to peace is lined with jobs. We work with entrepreneurs in conflict-affected countries to scale their businesses, create significant employment and expand the economic power of women. More jobs mean less violence.sm
In the wake of conflict Bpeace helps entrepreneurs run faster and bolder. Bpeace entrepreneurs share our vision. We aim to improve lives by developing local role models and strengthening loud voices for peaceful living. Jobs build the bridge to less poverty, better education and health, and less violence.
Bpeace is a non-profit organization of business people. We volunteer our skills, experience and connections to work with entrepreneurs to: Improve business skills, develop or improve lines of business, deliver service-specific strategies, and find capital for business expansion.
About GlobalGiving
GlobalGiving is an online marketplace for philanthropy that helps donors support causes they
are passionate about. Through its public website, GlobalGiving connects donors to more than
500 community-based projects addressing themes ranging from education and the environment to
health care and human rights, in over 70 countries. Over the past 5 years, more than 800
organizations have raised over $26 million using GlobalGiving.com. Learn more
about GlobalGiving.
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The Bpeace Race to Innovation "$15 is a vote for hope" is for the approved entrepreneurs below and runs between March 22, 2010 (12:01 US Eastern time/GMT -5) and June 20, 2010 (11:59 pm US Eastern time/GMT -5). Online donations will be accepted through 11:59 pm US Eastern time (GMT - 5) on June 20, 2010.
Checks received through June 18, 2010 will be included in the vote and will count towards the number of votes for each project.
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