Empowering women entrepreneurs for over 20 years
Over 110,000 women micro-entrepreneurs from Samoa to the Solomon Islands have embraced the opportunity to start, grow and maintain sustainable, income generating micro-enterprises through South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) financial products, business skills training, and financial education.
Our Impact
US $272M
Value of loans disbursed
since inception
321,000
Number of loans made
to hardworking women
54,000
Savings accounts provide a safe place for hard-earned income
24,100+
Loans outstanding
across the South Pacific
“SPBD encouraged, supported, and trained me to strive for my goals. My dreams came true because of SPBD.”
Pelenaise, Canteen Owner, Tonga
Our Mission
We have one mission—to improve the quality of life of underprivileged families by providing them meaningful economic opportunity to help lift them permanently out of poverty.
SPBD is especially focused on empowering women to start, grow and maintain microbusinesses through the provision of access to financial and business development services as well as the opportunity to build assets, improve financial security and finance housing improvements and education.
Latest News
SPBD Recognises Women Creating Wave of Change Across Fiji
The celebration of the 15th South Pacific Business Development Businesswoman of the Year awards and Foundation Day media launch is not just a celebration, it is a movement that shines a spotlight on the extraordinary power of women entrepreneurs, and visionaries who are making a macro impact not only in their businesses but in their […]
SPBD Vanuatu Reaches VT2 Billion Microloan Milestone
South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) Vanuatu celebrated a major milestone this week at Saralana Park, marking the disbursement of over VT2 billion in microfinance loans to women entrepreneurs across the country. The event reflects the organisation’s commitment to empowering women through financial inclusion and entrepreneurship. Speaking at the event, SPBD Microfinance Network Founder and President, […]
SPBD Microfinance Tonga Reaches TOP $250 Million Loans Milestone
SPBD Microfinance, the leading microfinance network dedicated to empowering women microentrepreneurs across the South Pacific. SPBD Microfinance (Tonga) Ltd proudly announces a significant milestone in its journey. The organization has disbursed a total of TOP $250 million in loans since its inception in 2009, evidence of its commitment to fostering economic development in the country. Founded with a vision to create […]
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