With access to simple financial tools — like digital credit, crop insurance, and mobile payments — people all around the world can build better futures. Watch the video to see how we connect people and small businesses to the tools they need to thrive.
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Farmer (voiceover): My father taught me how to farm. But, because of the drought, I haven’t been able to provide for my children the way my father provided for me.
Pharmacist 1 (voiceover): It gives me great pride to run my pharmacy and serve my community…
Pharmacist 2 (dialogue): “Anything?”
Pharmacist 1 (dialogue): “Not yet.”
Pharmacist 1 (voiceover): …Which makes it so much harder when I can’t be prepared for my customer’s needs.
Restaurant owner (voiceover): Everything I do, I do for her.
Restaurant owner (dialogue): “Eat your breakfast first.”
Restaurant owner (voiceover): So, when the virus shut down my restaurant… [a masked customer knocks on the restaurant’s closed door]
Restaurant owner (dialogue): “Sorry, we can’t open.”
Restaurant owner (voiceover): …I felt like I was letting her down.
[On-screen text] In times of uncertainty, what does opportunity look like?
Farmer (voiceover): Having access to crop insurance has changed my life. It has allowed me to protect what is most important.
Pharmacist 1 (voiceover): I discovered a service that lets me manage supplies and order what I need online so my community can get the medication they need when they need it.
Owner (voiceover): By being able to receive online payments, I’ve been able to move my entire business online and it’s been a life saver.
[On-screen text] For those who have been left out, Accion opens opportunities to build better lives. #OpenOpportunity