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"Poverty poses the greatest threats to democracies and the Free Enterprise System. 2 billion or 1 in 4 people on earth live in poverty by making under $4.00 a day."
-World Bank
We are focused on engaging the next generation of social entrepreneurs worldwide in developing the next generation of social ventures that lift the livelihoods of the poor.
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sharing our vision
Ricardo Fernandez
EPIC Student 2023 Costa Rica
"The whole EPIC experience took me and my team on a great journey. We've grown in understanding the challenges the our community faces and how we can bring solutions."
Adriana Pérez
EPIC Student 2023 Costa Rica
"There's a phrase that defines EPIC for me:
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"Lots of little people, in little places, doing little things, can change the world."
Ileana Castellón
EPIC Student 2023 Costa Rica
"When I understood with all my heart that "I don't exist if the other doesn't exist", I understood the importance of service to others and it became my passion. Since then, I've worked and sought out projects that seek to generate change and well-being in people's lives."