Our Work

We believe women are the engine of resilient economies.

By investing in them, we can spark ripple effects that reach far beyond business: education, health, dignity, and growth.

Our Approach

CRECER was born as a partnership model. We join forces with trusted local organizations who know their communities best. Together, we create the space for women-led businesses to grow, ensuring that impact is deeply rooted locally while reaching far beyond.

  • Building Partnerships

    We partner with trusted local organizations in Guatemala and Colombia with whom we’ve worked for over a decade.

  • Empowerment

    We finance empowerment programs that combine training, mentoring, and access to capital.

    We strengthen the capacity of our local partners by investing in their upskilling for impact investing.

  • Exchange

    We build a community of practice and a South–South learning exchange between women-led initiatives.

Our Story

In 2009, our founder established Vision Guatemala to support indigenous women in building their own micro-enterprises. Together with local communities, she co-developed an empowerment model that combined practical training, coaching, and access to micro-finance.

Today, Vision Guatemala operates fully independently and entirely separate from its Swiss founder. Each year, it finances more than 700 small ventures through a locally run credit fund. Every board and management member is a graduate of the program — women who built their own businesses and now lead the organization.

The success and sustainability of this community-led model continue to inspire CRECER’s mission: advancing locally rooted, self-sustaining development.

Meet the Team