We prioritize rigorous evaluation in all that we do. Our data sources include a 3-year randomized control trial (RCT), evaluations by external firms, and a robust data collection system tracking the progress of our NGO partners and their beneficiaries.
All sources show consistent and robust impact that helps graduates of SBS lift themselves and their families out of poverty.
SBS entrepreneurs show significant gains in key economic areas that sustain well after graduation.
SBS through Partners data can be found in the 2020 M&E Report. SBS in Uganda data can be found in the 2021 M&E Report. RCT Results can be found in the RCT Impact Report.
RCT results found that SBS is effective at fighting poverty, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, the greatest economic disruption in a century.
RCT Report Highlights
Our Growing Global Impact: SBS is on track to reach 1 million people.
We know our curriculum changes lives in lasting ways, and we want to share it. SBS collaborates with NGOs, governments, financial institutions, and faith communities to leverage the respective expertise of each partner through a social franchising model. SBS brings a world-class entrepreneurial training program with proven results, and partners bring local leadership and deep cultural knowledge of the communities they serve, amplifying their impact in the sector in which they work.
211,000
Women anticipated to be reached within 4 years
1,055,000
Children, anticipated to be reached within 4 years
31
Countries with SBS Certified Coaches
512
Local Coaches
202
NGO Partners
1,266,000
Total People Out of Poverty within 4 years
Our partners represent a variety of missions, yet all share an understanding that poverty is exacerbating the issue they are seeking to resolve. SBS partners currently work to address 16 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Learn About Our Impact on the SDGs
Transparent and truthful measurement and evaluation is critical to what we do and central to who we are. We invite you to learn more about our evaluation approach and our results.
Learn more about our Approach
