Bridging Gaps
Cause Area
- Community
- Environment
- Immigrants & Refugees
- International
Location
Ahornweg 1Diepholz, Diepholz 49356Germany GermanyWebsite:
https://www.bridging-gaps.org/
Organization Information
Mission Statement
We want to see a world in which everyone has the means to create the life they dream of. Beyond immediate economic benefits, our approach ensures long-term livelihoods. Each business, following our social business approach, contributes to the community's well-being. This way, we not only create new local financial structures but also empower the next generation of social entrepreneurs.
Description
Bridging Gaps mitigates recipient indebtedness by providing interest-free microloans and allowing for business restarts in crises. Our focus on "shifting the power" empowers communities, establishing their financial structures and fostering self-sufficiency through the pay-it-forward model.
We foster close relationships with our loan recipients through entrepreneurship training, business incubation, coaching, and long-term mentorship. The strong support of local partner organizations further increases our success rate due to existing relationships and trust within the local communities.