Economic Mobility
Michael and Susan expand economic opportunity by connecting people to education, jobs, and financial services that help families build stability, entrepreneurs grow, and communities prosper.
Employment Opportunities
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youth placed in quality jobs through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Financial Services
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people reached through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
The work the Dells do is about creating and accelerating human opportunity.
Here's what's happening
From college students entering the workforce to families running small businesses, the Dells are removing barriers, expanding training, and widening access to credit so more people can learn, earn, and shape their own futures.
Growing India's Small Businesses
By investing in digital platforms and innovative finance, the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation helps millions of India’s nano-entrepreneurs secure credit — turning roadside stalls and family businesses into engines of growth and stability.
Fueling Urban Microfinance in India
From corner stores to household enterprises, more than 52 million borrowers in India are building prosperity through microloans made possible by social enterprises supported by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation.
Equipping the Next Generation of Tech Professionals
Through Develop with Dell, college students gain hands-on training, certifications, and mentorship at no cost, preparing them for careers across the tech sector.
Expanding Economic Opportunity in South Africa
With early backing from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, JobJack connects more than 2 million South Africans with entry-level work, making it easier and more affordable to get hired and build long-term careers.
Hopeworks: Building Pathways to Prosperity
By teaming up with Hopeworks, Dell Technologies is giving young adults a pathway into tech — combining training, mentorship, and the right tools to turn obstacles into opportunity.
Empowering Women Through Mobile Beauty Training
In India, the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation is helping 35,000 women grow their income and build confidence by providing mobile-first beauty training that equips them to launch businesses and secure sustainable careers.
Creating a New Model for Jobs in East Africa
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation partner Moko is transforming how furniture is made and sold in East Africa, creating hundreds of steady jobs for young people — from office and factory workers in Kenya to small lumber farmers in Tanzania — while offering durable home goods that families can afford and expanding its model to reach more communities across the region.
