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 Solomon Islands and Sunpower Ltd Forge New Solar Energy Partnership
Honiara, Solomon Islands – SPBD Solomon Islands is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with Sunpower Limited, a leading commercial and retail solar power provider in the Solomon Islands. This collaboration aims to provide SPBD members with increased access to Sunpower’s innovative solar energy products and services, significantly enhancing access to electricity and light [...]
SPBD Tonga forges new partnership with Luna‘Eva & Sons Distributors
SPBD Tonga is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Luna‘Eva & Sons. Through this partnership, SPBD Tonga will be able to offer its members access to high-quality white goods products at a discounted price. This collaboration will support the growth and resilience of households and businesses, strengthening economic opportunities and overall well-being in […]
SPBD Launches New Office to Boost Women’s Economic Empowerment
The launch of the new South Pacific Business Development headquarters will boost women’s economic empowerment in the business sector. The headquarters has been opened at McGregor Road in Suva. While speaking at the event, Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica says 1,376 women entrepreneurs are part of the small and medium enterprise that contribute to our […]
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