Areas
The Academy operates in several countries around the world.
In each area, individuals start and grow their own businesses through Academy training. Composed of multiple countries, each area is supported by an area director and their team.
Philippines
Founded in 1999
- Total Members: 27,061
- Businesses Created: 8,301
- Chapter Volunteers: 1,308
- Pay Themselves Min. Wage: 54%
- Have Savings: 66%
- Without Debt: 43%
Phillip Tan
Area Director
Mexico
- Total Members: 18,930
- Businesses Created: 4,082
- Chapter Volunteers: 1,086
Member Impact
- Pay Themselves Min. Wage: 50%
- Have Savings: 62%
- Without Debt: 43%
Adrian Vargas
Area Director
South America South (SAS)
Founded in 2022
- Total Members: 1,417
- Businesses Created: 429
- Chapter Volunteers: 120
Member Impact
- Pay Themselves Min. Wage: 30%
- Have Savings: 47%
- Without Debt: 38%
Luis Arzubiaga
Area Director
South America NorthWest (SANW)
Founded in 2014
- Total Members: 81,815
- Businesses Created: 18,347
- Chapter Volunteers: 2,454
Member Impact
- Pay Themselves Min. Wage: 45%
- Have Savings: 68%
- Without Debt: 44%
Luis Arzubiaga
Area Director
Brazil
Founded in 2019
- Total Members: 5,726
- Businesses Created: 1,523
- Chapter Volunteers: 1,086
Member Impact
- Pay Themselves Min. Wage: 54%
- Have Savings: 48%
- Without Debt: 44%
Alexandre Cavalcante
Area Director
Africa West
Founded in 2022
- Total Members: 326
- Businesses Created: 488
- Chapter Volunteers: 114
Member Impact
- Pay Themselves Min. Wage: 76%
- Have Savings: 33%
- Without Debt: 71%
Frank Anno
Area Director
Central America
Founded in 2024
- Total Members: 154
- Businesses Created: 38
- Chapter Volunteers: 54
Member Impact
- Pay Themselves Min. Wage: 76%
- Have Savings: 33%
- Without Debt: 71%
Adrian Vargas
Area Director
Caribbean
Founded in 2014
- Total Members: 81,815
- Businesses Created: 18,347
- Chapter Volunteers: 2,454
Member Impact
- Pay Themselves Min. Wage: 45%
- Have Savings: 68%
- Without Debt: 44%
Luis Arzubiaga
Area Director
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In-Country Visits
Join us for the experience of a lifetime! Participate in a meaningful, international, immersive Academy experience in the areas in which we serve by accompanying us on an in-country visit. This tour is intended for new and established supporters of the Academy to see up close and learn firsthand the Academy’s impact on its members.
On your trip, you will visit member businesses, participate in leadership training, serve on an entrepreneurial Q&A panel, and experience cultural sites in the area.
Contact [email protected] to learn more!
