# Everyone deserves an equal chance

We’re working to uplift women, people of colour and LGBTQ+ communities because everyone deserves an equal chance at economic prosperity.

## Creating possibilities for everyone, everywhere

Every day, we’re finding new ways to include more individuals, communities and small businesses in the global economy.

VISA FOUNDATION

### $200 million committed towards Equitable Access

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.

## $10,000 grants with She’s Next

Through our ongoing She’s Next grant programme, we’re giving black female founders $10,000 grants to help them run and grow their businesses.

## A more inclusive world starts with innovation

### Innovation is everywhere

From innovation centres worldwide to accelerators for start-ups in the payments space, we’re including more people in the global economy through technology.

[Visit innovation centres](https://bd.visa.com/about-visa/global-innovation-centers.html)

### SMEs provide more than 40% of the world’s GDP

SMEs account for more than 40% of the world’s workforce.¹

[Explore social initiatives](https://bd.visa.com/about-visa/social-impact.html)

### Black-owned businesses innovate to shrink the racial wealth gap

Kinly is helping Black American families build generational wealth for the Black community.

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## 2021 and beyond

We’re building an environment where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated and drive success within our company.

### What we’re doing right now

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

[Join our team](https://bd.visa.com/careers.html)

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**Our Promise**

## What We Stand For

### Leading By Example

[Visa opens doors all over the world so more people can participate in the economy](https://bd.visa.com/our-purpose/leading-by-example.html)

### SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES

[Empowering underserved communities and supporting local economies everywhere](https://bd.visa.com/our-purpose/supporting-communities.html)

### Preserving Our Planet

[Committed to driving sustainable commerce as we work towards a more sustainable future](https://bd.visa.com/our-purpose/preserving-our-planet.html)

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## FOOTNOTES

- ¹ Visa (2021) The Visa Back to Business Study 2021 Outlook.
- ² Visa. (2020 16 July). Black Lives Matter: Visa commits to further action and accountability.