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PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation are committed to advancing the social and economic mobility of people throughout the world and across the global food system—including women and students from underserved populations. As part of that commitment, the PepsiCo Foundation is investing in programming and partnerships to break down systemic barriers and unlock economic opportunities. By increasing access to education through scholarships, promoting skill building to improve employability and career advancement, and supporting food and beverage entrepreneurs to strengthen and grow their businesses, these initiatives are making a difference in the lives of people throughout the world. Here, you’ll meet a few of the beneficiaries and see their remarkable stories.
At the heart of the PepsiCo Foundation is our belief in the potential in the people and communities we serve. There are many communities around the world, however, that are systemically excluded from access to the essential resources they need to grow, prosper, and thrive—like nutritious food, safe water, and economic opportunities. That’s why the PepsiCo Foundation’s work focuses on the creation of local, leading, and lasting solutions to these three critical socioeconomic issues. We know that by addressing these barriers, we come one step closer to creating a more equitable world for all. For more information on the PepsiCo Foundation’s work, visit us here.
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Thanks to a PepsiCo Foundation–funded scholarship from Telacu, Fidel achieved his higher education goals. Now he works at PepsiCo and gives back to Hispanic students through mentoring and volunteerism.
Advancing his career and opening doors for others
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Following a devastating earthquake, Didem, a participant in the PepsiCo Foundation–funded Anadolu Meralari regenerative agriculture training program, learned new skills and techniques. She used this knowledge not only to rebuild her business but also to help local farmers restore their livelihoods.
How a farmer rebuilt her business and community
TÜRKEY | DIDEM
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Melanie’s participation in the Aboriginal Employment Strategy Program—funded through a PepsiCo Foundation partnership with Jawun—gave her the training, skills, and mentorship required to land a full-time managerial role to support her family and other Aboriginal artists.
How a domestic violence survivor found purpose and opportunity in Aboriginal art
AUSTRALIA | MELANIE
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Araceli participated in the BAMX Puebla Employability Program, which helped her start her own business, support local farmers, and provide financial stability for her family in ways that never seemed possible.
A struggling family gets a lifeline through entrepreneurship
MEXICO | ARACELI
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Wanting to pursue a different career than what is expected of women in her community, Tasneem participated in She Works Wonders, a collaboration between the PepsiCo Foundation and Injaz Egypt, and now holds a sought-after spot as a sales leader at PepsiCo.
Breaking gender norms in her country
EGYPT | TASNEEM
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