As Covid-19 keeps people indoors and online, many businesses are hurting — and some disproportionately. In this pandemic, as in every global crisis, it is readily apparent that small businesses everywhere are being put under unbearable pressure, and for many, it will be too much.

That’s why our firm has deployed $8.5m to support small businesses around the globe. Collaboration between business, government and community organisations is critical to address the impact of Covid-19 on vulnerable small business owners and the communities that they serve – providing them with relief and helping them get on the path of recovery.