# Society and Culture Stories of resilience, innovation, and community impact, showcasing the ways businesses respond to global challenges and cultural shifts ## SOCIETY AND CULTURE Visa uplifts creators ahead of the FIFA World Cup 26™ First-of-its-kind art collection champions creative entrepreneurs on football's biggest stage [Get a first look at the global art collection.](https://corporate.visa.com/en/sites/visa-perspectives/society-culture/visa-champions-creators-with-global-art-collection-fifa-world-cup-26.html) **SOCIETY AND CULTURE** ### From policy to practice: bringing financial education to the classroom Visa celebrates April’s Financial Literacy Month and the impact of the FinEd50 coalition [Learn more about Visa's financial education efforts](https://corporate.visa.com/en/sites/visa-perspectives/society-culture/bringing-financial-education-to-the-classroom.html) **SOCIETY AND CULTURE** ### Advancing small business growth beyond the Olympic and Paralympic Games Visa and Visa Foundation harness the energy of global moments like the Olympic and Paralympic Games to uplift local entrepreneurs. [Learn how small businesses win beyond the podium](https://corporate.visa.com/en/sites/visa-perspectives/society-culture/advancing-small-business-growth-beyond-olympic-and-paralympic-games.html) ### Small businesses thrive with APEC commitment Two years in, Visa Foundation’s five-year $100 million commitment is driving inclusive growth across Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies. [Read more about SMB empowerment in APEC economies](https://corporate.visa.com/en/sites/visa-perspectives/society-culture/small-businesses-thrive-apec-commitment.html) ### Where goals begin: Visa teams up with Street Soccer USA Visa and its partners are building soccer fields that help uplift and unite local communities. [Explore the impact of Visa’s Street Soccer USA partnership](https://corporate.visa.com/en/sites/visa-perspectives/society-culture/visa-uplifts-through-soccer.html) ### Building stronger futures for small businesses How Pro Mujer and Visa Foundation are transforming small businesses in Latin America [See how María Elena grew her business](https://corporate.visa.com/en/sites/visa-perspectives/society-culture/pro-mujer-visa-foundation-transform-smb-latam.html) ### Empowering Africa’s entrepreneurs with capital and technology alliances Visa Foundation’s partnership with Aruwa Capital helps transform the trajectory of growth for small businesses in Africa [See how tech and capital empower Africa’s SMBs](https://corporate.visa.com/en/sites/visa-perspectives/society-culture/empowering-africas-entrepreneurs-with-capital-and-technology-alliances.html) ### The creator’s guide to financing There’s more than one way to fund your dream business [Read more about funding your business.](https://corporate.visa.com/en/sites/visa-perspectives/society-culture/small-business-creator-financing.html) ### Coffee to commerce: Nightowl brews connection at Visa Payments Forum At VPF 2025 in Dallas, Visa showcases support for small business owners like Corbin Bahcall [A small business success story in action](https://corporate.visa.com/en/sites/visa-perspectives/society-culture/nightowl-coffee-cart-small-business.html) ### Financial Literacy Month Spotlight: The Impact of FinEd50 Visa celebrates Financial Literacy Month and the impact of the FinEd50 coalition. [Learn more about the FinEd50 Coalition at www.fined50.org.](https://corporate.visa.com/en/sites/visa-perspectives/society-culture/the-impact-of-fined50.html) ### From classrooms to startups: Financial literacy for every stage of life Visa champions financial education with engaging resources and programs for all ages during Financial Literacy Month and year-round. [Learn more about how Visa champions financial education](https://corporate.visa.com/en/sites/visa-perspectives/society-culture/building-financial-futures.html) ### Empowering First Nation small business owners in Australia Visa Foundation, committed to making a global impact, invests in the future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs. [Unlocking financial independence through entrepreneurship](https://corporate.visa.com/en/sites/visa-perspectives/society-culture/empowering-first-nation-small-business-owners-australia.html) ### Game-changing plan to empower New Orleans’ small businesses Execute a winning game strategy by learning how Visa and Square teamed with small businesses during Super Bowl week to help them enhance operations with technology and resources. [See how SMBs can enhance their digital presence and operational efficiency](https://corporate.visa.com/en/sites/visa-perspectives/society-culture/game-winning-smb-plan.html) ### Milano Cortina 2026: Delivering a positive economic impact in Italy It’s exactly one year to go until the XXV Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. [How Italy will embrace the Winter Olympics and support SMBs](https://corporate.visa.com/en/sites/visa-perspectives/society-culture/milano-cortina-2026-italy-economic-impact.html) ### Investing in women-led business across APEC economies: One year later Visa is proud to share how Visa Foundation has progressed against its $100 million commitment to women-led businesses in APEC economies one year later. [Learn more about how Visa Foundation supports women-led business](https://corporate.visa.com/en/sites/visa-perspectives/society-culture/investing-in-women-led-business-apec-economies.html) ### From service to startup: Supporting veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs American Corporate Partners (ACP) offers a mentorship program for veterans and active-duty military spouses transitioning into civilian careers and growing small businesses [Learn about the ACP mentorship program](https://corporate.visa.com/en/sites/visa-perspectives/society-culture/american-corporate-partners-veteran-military-spouse-mentorship-program.html) ### Visa’s new creator series inspires viewers to #TakeOn2025 goals Creators leverage Visa transaction data to share inspiring stories about who they want to be in 2025 [Visa helps you #Takeon2025](https://corporate.visa.com/en/sites/visa-perspectives/society-culture/takeon2025.html) ### Let’s grow this popsicle stand Jordan Levy is building a mobile popsicle cart business with the power of digital payments. [The journey from from startup to expansion to accepting mobile payments](https://corporate.visa.com/en/sites/visa-perspectives/society-culture/lets-grow-this-popsicle-stand.html)