The “m” in mPact symbolizes the millions of microentrepreneurs who have been empowered by microfinance. “Pact” implies unity of mission, a commitment to the power of microfinance to improve the lives of the world’s poor, and willingness to work together to fight global poverty. The mPact Ambassadors are young leaders who recognize the potential of microfinance as a sustainable solution to the seemingly intractable problem of poverty. ACCION International looks to mPact members to provide perspective on its work today and ideas for future expansion.

It was a group of young ACCION staffers who saw the need to offer credit to the poor in Recife, Brazil in 1973. They subsequently coined the phrase ‘microenterprise’ and began a movement that has changed the lives of millions worldwide. Now, it’s your turn. By lending your fresh ideas, philanthropic support and vision, you can help ACCION serve more poor clients with an ever stronger offering of innovative products and services.