Thunderbird for Good

Celebrating 20 years of global impact

For two decades, Thunderbird for Good has empowered individuals around the world with the business knowledge, tools, and connections to drive economic and social transformation. As the impact-driven initiative of Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University, Thunderbird for Good has trained over 250,000 individuals—primarily women—creating a ripple effect of positive change in their communities and beyond.

Thunderbird for Good was founded on the belief that business education can be a catalyst for sustainable growth and prosperity. What began in 2005 with Project Artemis, a pioneering program that provided Afghan women entrepreneurs with essential business training, has since expanded into a global movement.

Through strategic partnerships Thunderbird for Good has successfully scaled programs across diverse regions and industries. These initiatives have enabled aspiring entrepreneurs—from microbusiness owners to global changemakers—to access transformative learning opportunities tailored to their unique cultural and economic landscapes.

Programs

DreamBuilder

This unique online business training program helps women build their dream – starting or growing their own business. Available in Spanish and English.

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DreamCatcher

A business training program offered at no cost to Native American women entrepreneurs from the Hualapai, Tohono O'odham, San Carlos Apache, White Mountain Apache, and Navajo tribes.

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WE3A

WE3A meets women entrepreneurs where they are in their business journey to deliver the most practical path to success following the three steps of Aspire, Activate, Accelerate.

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Past Programs

Since 2004, more than 120,000 people across 60+ countries have graduated from Thunderbird’s entrepreneurship programs – creating jobs, sharing knowledge and improving living conditions in their communities. These programs are sponsored by corporate partners, delivered by Thunderbird faculty and often supported by alumni who live and work in these underserved markets.

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Our partners

Our partners include mentors, sponsors and volunteers all over the world. We also develop key partnerships with business, government and nonprofit organizations. These partners include: The American University of Afghanistan, Australian Agency for International Development, Business Development Center (BDC) in Jordan, Freeport-McMoRan Foundation, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women, Mibanco in Peru, Multilateral Investment Fund of Inter-American Development Bank, The Small Business Administration, Universidad del Pacífico in Peru, U.S. Department of State, among others.