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Achieving a vision and profit with Afghan education
Posted on 12. Feb, 2013 by Rena Fried.
“I have been successful through continuing to improve my own knowledge and my team’s managerial capacity,” said Bpeace Fast Runner Reshad
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Bpeace Salvadoran Fast Runners
Posted on 02. Jan, 2013 by Rena Fried.
Claudia B.M. – Santa Tecla, Food Processing. 80 employees. Claudia is at the helm of a family-owned business that produces packaged spices and ethnic/fruit drink powders. Bpeace volunteers and Traveling Mentors have helped Claudia restructure bank loans, develop new products, improve her packaging, and introduced her to U.S. importers. _________________________________________________________________ Claudia M.P. – Santa Tecla, [...]
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Bpeace Young Professionals host downtown NYC fundraiser
Posted on 15. Jun, 2012 by Rena Fried.
More than 100 Bpeace Young Professionals and a few over-40 rock stars convened to celebrate the partnership of Bpeace, Blue Marble and the forthcoming documentary, Sweet Dreams
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Bpeace Afghan Fast Runners acquire knowledge and share culture at Host Companies
Posted on 12. Jun, 2012 by Rena Fried.
In April 2012, 11 Bpeace Afghan Fast Runners apprenticed on the job at 33 Host Companies in 12 states for the Bpeace Apprentice Road Trip (BART).
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Afghans apprentice across the U.S. during the 2011 Bpeace Apprentice Road Trip
Posted on 04. Dec, 2011 by Rena Fried.
Thirty-seven Host Companies opened their doors to 9 Afghan Bpeace Fast Runners for the 2011 Bpeace Apprentice Road Trip (BART), sponsored in part by the U.S. Department of State.
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And the VERA goes to…
Posted on 03. Dec, 2011 by Rena Fried.
At the Annual Bpeace VERAs (Volunteer Excellence Recognition Awards) we recognize our most exceptional members.
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The cents of scooping in Rwanda
Posted on 02. Sep, 2011 by Rena Fried.
Jerrie describes Inzozi Nziza Ice Cream as an oasis in Butare. “Both the staff and the store’s appearance are welcoming and it is clear that they have worked hard on customer service. It is simply an inviting place to walk into; there is no other place with the same atmosphere in Butare and it is a very positive change.”
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One Million Jobs Fundraising Extravaganza
Posted on 03. Jun, 2011 by Rena Fried.
What an incredible night! Bpeace took over the Samsung Experience for an evening of dancing, drinking, munching, and schmoozing all in the name of creating One Million Jobs.
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Bpeace experts and Afghan Fast Runners meet up in Dubai
Posted on 03. Jun, 2011 by Rena Fried.
A meeting of the minds at Dubai Women’s College with Bpeace members from the U.S. spending the week with 16 Afghan Fast Runners.
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Absorbing U.S. business practices for Rwanda
Posted on 17. May, 2011 by Rena Fried.
After an engaging week in Pennsylvania, four Bpeace Rwandan Fast Runner entrepreneurs traveled to New York City to apprentice with Host Companies and continue to learn transferable business skills.
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Voices of Bpeace Rwandan Entrepreneurs
Posted on 10. May, 2011 by Rena Fried.
Bpeace’s Rwandan Fast Runners shared their personal stories at Columbia University on a panel titled, “Doing Business Our Way: Voices of Rwanda Female Entrepreneurs.”
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Rwandan businesswomen soak up Pennsylvania
Posted on 21. Apr, 2011 by Rena Fried.
Four Bpeace Rwanda Fast Runners rolled into Harrisburg, PA in early April 2011 and left with inspiring business lessons in to expand their hospitality, landscaping and funeral service businesses.
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Shahla will help Afghan women stand taller
Posted on 18. Nov, 2010 by Rena Fried.
Shahla’s 26 employees in her Kabul factory hand-make 20 shoes a day, using just one pedal-operated sewing machine and re-purposing used vehicle tires for the soles.
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Sora is chipping away at Afghanistan’s future
Posted on 16. Nov, 2010 by Rena Fried.
Chips are a favorite snack among Afghans yet they only have access to ones imported from Pakistan that are often burnt and can only be purchased in large, open packages. For Sora, who believes that Afghanistan has the best tasting potatoes in the world, this is an opportunity.
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Tahera is counting on Afghanistan’s progress
Posted on 15. Nov, 2010 by Rena Fried.
In her extended family, Tahera was the first woman to take a job outside of the home. Today, 20 of her female relatives have followed her example and she is the manager of the Balkh Business Development Company.
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Zabi is building a better Afghanistan
Posted on 12. Nov, 2010 by Rena Fried.
Zabi’s family construction company, JAC, focuses on schools and clinics because he understands that rebuilding the physical structures in Afghanistan is essential to rebuilding the country and sustaining peace.
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Azi has Afghanistan’s back-up planned
Posted on 10. Nov, 2010 by Rena Fried.
Azi is the co-owner of RAHA which offers IT services in Mazar, Afghanistan, to local businesses, and computer training courses to individuals.