Areas
The Academy operates in 15 countries within 7 areas.
7
Areas around the World
140,828
Total Graduates
7,490
Chapter Volunteers
15
Countries Served
1,070
Chapter Groups
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
Total Members: 27,061
Businesses Created: 8,301
Chapter Volunteers: 1,308
Founded in 1999
Pay Themselves Min. Wage: 54%
Have Savings: 66%
Without Debt: 43%
Member Impact
Phillip Tan
Area Director
Mexico
Total Members: 18,930
Businesses Created: 4,082
Chapter Volunteers: 1,086
Founded in 2010
Pay Themselves Min. Wage: 50%
Have Savings: 62%
Without Debt: 43%
Member Impact
Adrian Vargas
Area Director
South America South (SAS)
Total Members: 1,417
Businesses Created: 429
Chapter Volunteers: 120
Founded in 2022
Pay Themselves Min. Wage: 30%
Have Savings: 47%
Without Debt: 38%
Member Impact
Luis Arzubiaga
Area Director
South America North West (SANW)
Total Members: 81,815
Businesses Created: 18,347
Chapter Volunteers: 2,454
Founded in 2014
Pay Themselves Min. Wage: 45%
Have Savings: 68%
Without Debt: 44%
Member Impact
Luis Arzubiaga
Area Director
Brazil
Total Members: 5,726
Businesses Created: 1,523
Chapter Volunteers: 1,086
Founded in 2019
Pay Themselves Min. Wage: 54%
Have Savings: 48%
Without Debt: 44%
Member Impact
Alexandre Cavalcante
Area Director
Africa West
Total Members: 326
Businesses Created: 488
Chapter Volunteers: 114
Founded in 2022
Pay Themselves Min. Wage: 76%
Have Savings: 33%
Without Debt: 71%
Member Impact
Frank Anno
Regional Coordinator
Central America
Total Members: 154
Businesses Created: 38
Chapter Volunteers: 54
Founded in 2024
Pay Themselves Min. Wage 76%
Have Savings: 33%
Without Debt: 71%
Member Impact
Adrian Vargas
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 curtis.beesley@the-academy.org to learn more!