SAFE Initiative

Do you want to support more businesses that care for nature and our forests?

If you’re an organization that supports entrepreneurs from Vietnam, Cambodia or Lao PDR; we’d love to start collaborating with you!
Join this initiative to gain tools to spark a new wave of impact both for your entrepreneurs and nature in your country.

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an initiative where your impact, local businesses and the ecology grow together

as a local organization, your role is vital.

You’ll implement an incubation program locally while also engaging in regional collaboration and international exchanges.

Together, we can unite our efforts to support up to 100 entrepreneurs who are driving positive change and sustainable growth.

what is safe?

SAFE, or Sustaining an Abundance of Forest Ecosystems, is about protecting and helping our forests through entrepreneurship.

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Bridge for Billions, supported by the Korea Forest Service (KFS) have joined hands for this mission. They bring knowledge, resources, and global support to make this initiative successful.

How Does SAFE Work?

We believe in empowering local organizations that help entrepreneurs and businesses grow. Our goal is to give them innovative management tools, an digital incubation platform, and funds, so they can run more efficiente and engaging programs.

By empowering them, they will be able to support more businesses focused on nature to start and grow.

the partnership

At the heart of our initiative lies the belief that through unity and shared efforts, we can achieve extraordinary outcomes and learn from each other.

We aim to foster knowledge transference, innovation, and camaraderie in the region.

That’s why we need your expertise, enthusiasm, and local implementation skills to make this idea a success.

Join as a Partner and Gain Valuable Benefits:

Innovative Training: Learn new efficient ways to run your incubation programs with our 15-hour training, drawing from our 8 years of global experience working with businesses and incubators.
Get compensated: We understand and value your work. You'll be compensated based on the number of businesses you support and the specific needs of your local area. (Find more details in our Terms of Reference.)
Offer Valuable Tools: Support your businesses in better ways with our discount library. You’ll be able to save them over USD $40,000 in business tools.
Support From Start to Finish: We're here to guide you every step of the way. Whether it's technical, operational, or general support, you can always count on us.
Receive Official Certification: Upon completing the training, receive a Bridge for Billions Incubation Management certificate – acknowledging your enhanced skills in supporting business growth.
Offer Online Programs: Effortlessly manage an incubation program with our friendly online platform. Our system will organize the progress of the participants for you, and provide business owners with the latest growth methods and education. Our program has successfully supported over 3,600 businesses already.

What are we looking for in a partner?

Proven Commitment & Experience

A shared vision for empowering local communities in forest protection and restoration.
Experience with community-based groups and climate-focused entrepreneurs, especially in reforestation and land conservation.
Eager to co-create and join a cross-country initiative with UNEP and other partners.
Ready to engage with industry experts and adopt best practices.

Dedicated Staff & Resources

Commit at least 50% of one staff member's time to become the Incubation Manager for the program and receive the 15h training.
Strong writing, interpersonal, and group communication skills, both in English and the national language.

Operational Requirements

Reliable infrastructure, including internet connection and computer access, and ideally facilities for in-person events.
Agree to the Terms of Responsibilities (TOR), including the role, compensation, and activity calendar.

Collaboration brings growth. That’s why community is at the heart of what we do.

We love working with local organizations because each has their own unique expertise.
Working locally gives the opportunity to adjust each incubation program to the local culture and harness community wisdom. By coming together with national incubators, we also ensure that the initiative’s benefits stay right where they belong – within the communities we serve, for a better future and a lasting tomorrow.

"The engagements have been nothing short of remarkable, influencing not just us as the LSO but also allowing us to learn more about the Restoration entrepreneurs and their incredible work. We were also happy to work with mentors, who were very knowledgeable and provided valuable input to both entrepreneurs and the LSO. As E4impact We believe in guiding and coaching our entrepreneurs as well as walking alongside them throughout their incubation Journey. We are very grateful for the wonderful collaborations on The Restoration Factory Incubation programme with our donors and partners, and colleagues. To you our entrepreneurs who are now our alumni, we are thrilled with your business's success; and going forward we encourage you to keep working on your business so that you can enhance"

"It takes a lot of courage and audacity to propose climate resilience for businesses in a world that is focused on industrialization at whatever cost. Restoration Factory challenges all of us to rethink business models for the future so that we can create a livable working environment"

“In my role as the Incubation Manager for this program, I had the opportunity to cultivate new business skills, particularly identifying and selecting promising entrepreneurs and establishing and expanding a network of mentors''

More than 3,600 entrepreneurs in the worldhave grown their business with us!

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DEADLINE: December 5th, 2023

Connect with our program managers:

Martín Jacobo

Program Incubation Coordinator