Every day, we’re finding new ways to include more individuals, communities and small businesses in the global economy.
Visa Foundation pledged $200 million over five years to its Equitable Access Initiative supporting gender diverse and inclusive small and microbusinesses around the world. As part of the initiative, the Foundation will provide $60 million in grants and $140 million in impact investments with a gender and diversity lens.
From innovation centres worldwide to accelerators for start-ups in the payments space, we’re including more people in the global economy through technology.
SMEs account for more than 40% of the world’s workforce.¹
Visa’s ‘2021 Small Business Recovery’ study surveyed small and medium businesses (SMBs) in the UAE, KSA, Egypt and Pakistan to understand how they have responded to COVID-19 and the role digital payments are playing in their business recovery.
We’re building an environment where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated and drive success within our company.
Creating new programmes to support under-represented talent
Enhancing the talent experience for underrepresented groups
Expanding inclusion and allyship training
Investing $10M² in the Visa Black Scholars and Jobs programme
