Direct financial support helps small businesses grow sustainably. Supporting small businesses in rural Guyana boosts local economies and bridges the gap to the country’s broader economic opportunities.
rural Guyana
Despite Guyana’s economic growth spurred by an oil boom, many rural communities remain isolated from the broader national economy, leaving them disconnected from the opportunities this brings.
high poverty rates
In 2018, 43% of the population lived on less than $5.50 USD per day, facing significant financial challenges. 80% of them live in rural areas.
disconnected from growth
Many rural communities are geographically isolated, limiting their opportunities in Guyana’s growing economy.
small communities, big opportunities
Economic growth centered around Guyana’s oil boom is increasing demand for domestically produced goods.
microfinancing – our approach
The Uplift Project provides financial support to small business owners in rural communities. This approach is effective, adaptable and respectful, allowing business owners to build a brighter future for themselves and their community.
drive economic growth
Small businesses who receive financial support show a 33% increase in profits.
create lasting change
Businesses that receive direct funding have shown a 61% increase in asset ownership.
meet increased demand
Microfinancing allows businesses to produce more goods as demand is increasing from the growing economy.
The Uplift Project is dedicated to helping small businesses expand, enabling them to participate more in Guyana’s growing national economy.
our process
The Uplift Project makes financial support available to small businesses in rural Guyana. By supporting successful local practices, we help businesses to grow while doing what they know best.
where small-scale enterprises thrive and assess the potential impact our organization can have.
to help eligible business owners overcome any technological barriers during the application process.
applicants that are most likely to benefit from our support.
to support recipient progress and track how our funds have impacted their businesses and communities.
by providing future funding opportunities to businesses that demonstrate success.
our story
While traveling with his father through the rural villages of Guyana, our founder was struck by the stark disparities between life in these communities and his home in the United States.
Despite the challenges, he also witnessed the resilience of local entrepreneurs who, with even modest financial support, could create lasting change.
This realization led him to launch The Uplift Project, a nonprofit organization focused on empowering small businesses through financial support.
