In Nicaragua, Marta Perez makes a living and sparks economic growth selling affordable reading glasses.

VisionSpring's Business in a Bag: Sustainable Livelihoods for Women

VisionSpring's "Business in a Bag" is an easy-to-use kit that contains everything a woman needs to start a profitable business selling reading glasses. Products and sales tools are designed to ensure success in these hard to reach markets in an ongoing collaboration with our Vision Entrepreneurs.

With our Business in a Bag, women around the world earn much needed income and become confident, respected professionals. By selling VisionSpring glasses, women are able to support their families and pursue their dreams. Bella Mnisi came to VisionSpring because she wanted to make a difference in her community: she now supports a thriving school with the income she makes providing affordable vision care those in need.

In 2009 VisionSpring empowered over 3,800 women in Latin America, India, South Africa and Bangladesh. Watch our inspiring new video to see the change VisionSpring's entrepreneurs are making in communities around the world