(DNA) Mastercard and Grab have launched the “Small Business, Big Dreams” regional programme to digitally upskill gig economy workers and small businesses in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam.

In a joint statement, both companies said the collaboration is part of Strive Community, a global philanthropic initiative developed by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and Caribou Digital.

This community aims to support the resilience and growth of five million small businesses around the world, they added.

The “Small Business, Big Dreams” regional programme includes the launch of two online business courses for Grab’s driver and delivery-partners aspiring to start new businesses, and small business owners seeking to grow in a competitive digital economy.

The companies said the programme aimed at enabling small businesses to reach their full potential by supporting them to digitise their operations, unlock their access to financial services and more effectively participate in the digital economy.