# Everyone deserves an equal chance

We’re working to uplift women, people of color 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.

### $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 micro businesses 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 program, 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 centers worldwide to accelerators for start-ups in the payments space, we’re including more people in the global economy through technology.

[Visit innovation centers](https://caribbean.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://caribbean.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 programs 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 program

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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://caribbean.visa.com/our-purpose/the-visa-network.html)

### SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES

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

### Preserving Our Planet

[Committed to driving sustainable commerce as we work towards a more sustainable future](https://caribbean.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 July 16). Black Lives Matter: Visa commits to further action and accountability.