In many parts of the world, jobs are scarce, and opportunities to build a stable income can feel out of reach. Yet, with the right tools, training, and support, people can tap into their own God-given skills and talents to lift themselves and their families out of poverty.
At the Academy for Creating Enterprise, our mission is simple but powerful: to ignite the entrepreneurial mindset in faith-driven people through training and support, helping them create more abundant lives.
What We Do
The Academy equips individuals with practical, faith-based business training. Rather than offering microloans, we provide free instruction and mentorship to help people build businesses that generate income and strengthen local communities.
Our training includes timeless principles such as:
- Sell what people will buy
- Keep good records
- Buy low, sell high
These simple but powerful lessons empower people to start and grow businesses with the resources already available to them.
Why It Matters
Entrepreneurship isn’t just about earning money. It’s about building stability, dignity, and hope. With the ability to provide for their families, Academy members gain confidence, independence, and a stronger sense of purpose. Many go on to uplift their communities through job creation, service, and mentoring.
More than 150,000 individuals have graduated from our program in 16 countries, including Brazil, West Africa, Central America, South America, and the Philippines. Each of them carries forward the ripple effect of entrepreneurship.
Success Stories of Change
Behind every statistic is a story of courage and transformation:
- Maris, Philippines – After a devastating typhoon, she turned adversity into opportunity by selling ready-made meals to her community.
- Victoria, Venezuela – Using her creativity, she now designs sustainable fashion in a country facing severe economic challenges.
Gabriel, Africa – A skilled shoemaker, he now trains fellow Academy members to start and expand their own businesses, multiplying the impact.
These are just a few examples of how faith, combined with practical skills, can spark lasting change.
How Chapters Make It Happen
The Academy operates through more than 1,000 local chapters around the world. These chapter groups meet regularly to receive training, encouragement, and mentorship from leaders, many of whom are Academy graduates themselves. Chapters are the heartbeat of the Academy, where learning turns into action and individuals become part of a supportive, faith-centered community.
How You Can Help: Sponsor-a-Chapter
One of the most powerful ways you can support this life-changing work is by sponsoring a chapter. For just $150 per month, you can sustain an entire chapter and help dozens of people learn the skills they need to build a brighter future.
Sponsorship is simple:
- Visit our website.
- Search for a chapter that speaks to you.
- Choose to sponsor monthly or annually.
Your support doesn’t just fund training. It creates hope, fuels independence, and strengthens entire communities.
Join Us in Igniting Change
At the Academy for Creating Enterprise, we believe that with faith, education, and determination, anyone can transform their life and the lives of those around them. We invite you to learn more about our programs, our global impact, and how you can play a part in this mission.
Sponsor a chapter today, and help ignite the entrepreneurial spirit that changes lives.