The Social Procurement Manual

“At Upaya, we have always focused on growing the enterprises that have the highest potential to create jobs to lift families out of poverty,” said Kate Cochran, CEO of Upaya Social Ventures.

YSB reaffirms its dedication to the Three Zeros (Zero Poverty, Zero Unemployment, and Zero Net Carbon Emissions) and will keep collaborating with partners to create meaningful global impact. As an apolitical organization, YSB remains focused on building a fairer, more prosperous future through transparency and integrity.

According to a survey by the Brazilian Federal Government, 3 out of 4 households are headed financially by a woman and 41% of them own their own business. Female entrepreneurship has become an important tool for social transformation and has directly contributed to the growth of Brazil’s economy.