Five Talents is a Christian organization that develops and runs micro-enterprise development programs in Africa, Asia and South America. Inspired by the Parable of the Talents and the call of Jesus to minister to the poor, Five Talents transforms lives through economic empowerment. Our vision is to eradicate extreme poverty by restoring human dignity and creating strong, sustainable communities. Working alongside churches, Five Talents helps families and communities learn to budget, save, invest, and develop sustainable businesses. Since 1998 we have worked in some of the poorest and most overlooked areas of the world. Currently, our ministries serve vulnerable communities in South Sudan, Burundi, DR Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Bolivia, Indonesia and Myanmar. These ministries focus on literacy, numeracy, and business training - empowering those living in poverty by creating hope and opportunity.