Entrepreneurship training for precarious women

Dear difteur-ses,

To bring these six months of mission to a close, we wanted to say a fitting goodbye to the extraordinary women we've been lucky enough to accompany.

We organized a small party, a simple and warm moment to celebrate the road we've traveled together. Over a few sweet treats, we laughed, cried and exchanged memories. We presented each of them with a photo and a personal note, to convey our gratitude and admiration.

What we hadn't anticipated was that they would speak in turn. One after the other, they shared what these months had represented:the concrete tools to move forward in their projects of course, but above all, the human links.

In their words, what came back most was not the communication or the action plans, but our presence. They thanked us for being there, really there - like friends, confidants, shoulders to lean on. Some said they had regained their confidence, others simply felt recognized and supported.

These testimonials overwhelmed us. We sometimes doubted, afraid of not doing enough... But that day, we understood that the essential was there: in the sincerity, in the relationship, in that spark that each of us now carries within.

This moment will remain engraved in our hearts. A farewell, yes... but above all a celebration of what we experienced, together.

Anne and Mélissa, 2025 volunteers

Dear readers,
When Impulso volunteers first met Soledad, she was hesitant. Today, more than a year later, she runs her auto parts business with confidence and has seized essential tools to develop her business.

With patience and regularity, the volunteers have accompanied her on a variety of topics: introduction to accounting, digitizing her tracking on Excel, creating an automated inventory, analyzing margins and seasonal variations in her sales.

Result? Soledad has now mastered the basic Excel formulas (sums, averages, margins), keeps a structured inventory and understands how to analyze her results month after month. At the last follow-up, she proudly discovered that her figures for the first half of 2025 were positive to the tune of 14,000 soles (approx. 3500€).

Beyond her technical skills, Soledad has above all gained in confidence. She now knows that a difficult month doesn't jeopardize the balance of her year, and that she has the tools she needs to anticipate and adjust her business.

And the story continues: the volunteers continue the coaching to perfect the inventory, automate calculations even further, and help her optimize her purchases.

This journey illustrates all the power of commitment to solidarity: behind every Excel table, there's a woman who gains autonomy, a family that breathes a little easier and a community that grows stronger.

Thank you, difteurs, for making this possible. 💛