Transforming Communities, Creating Prosperity

KEDC is built on the belief that true financial transformation happens when faith and practical education come together. Our programs, such as Faith & Finances and Helping Without Hurting in Africa, integrate biblical principles with real-world financial and business training. This approach not only equips individuals with the tools to manage money wisely and start businesses but also instills spiritual confidence and purpose, ensuring that economic empowerment is grounded in faith-based values.

Unlike short-term aid programs, KEDC focuses on long-term economic transformation by providing entrepreneurial training, job readiness workshops, and financial literacy courses tailored to marginalized communities. Our goal is to move beyond temporary relief and empower individuals with the knowledge, skills, and mentorship needed to achieve self-sufficiency. Through strategic partnerships and hands-on education, we help participants build pathways to prosperity while fostering stronger, more resilient communities.

Founded by Dr. Ronell S. Pugh, KEDC is led by a visionary with expertise in organizational leadership, entrepreneurship, and psychology. His experience in ministry, education, and economic development has shaped programs that directly address the needs of underserved communities. Under his leadership, KEDC has successfully trained individuals across the United States and internationally, equipping them with practical skills and a renewed sense of dignity, self-reliance, and financial stability.