Dear OVO supporter,
The end of the year invites us to reflect on what truly matters. At OVO, we see every day how entrepreneurship can become a powerful engine for sustainable change. Not by giving aid, but by creating opportunities.
Take the story of Elia Timotheo in Tanzania. Local banks refused to provide him with the start-up capital he needed. OVO did give him that crucial boost — along with the confidence to pursue his vision. Today, EA Foods has grown into a sustainable company with 500 employees. And thanks to Elia’s data-driven approach, thousands of farmers now earn up to a quarter more for their harvests.
It started with a single investment. And it set an entire community in motion.
Why is your support so important today?
Africa is growing at an unprecedented pace and is heavily affected by climate change. Many young people struggle to find work or prospects for the future. Yet the potential is immense. When local entrepreneurs like Elia are given the chance to grow, they create jobs, stability and hope — exactly where they are most needed.
With your gift, you help entrepreneurs to:
- build sustainable solutions that strengthen their communities,
- create jobs in regions where employment is scarce,
- take their future into their own hands, without depending on aid.
This is not charity.
This is an investment in growth, dignity and resilience.
You can easily donate via the button at the top right of this page.
Do it for yourself, or as a meaningful gift for someone who wants to make a lasting impact.
Any questions? Karen Peersman (karen@ovo.be) will be happy to help.
Together, we strengthen entrepreneurship.
And with it, entire communities.
Warm regards,
The OVO Team