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Meet our second EYE Academy launch event speaker: @mdrashedmamun 💡
Rashed, CEO of YBI MemberBYEAH, helped co-create our AI Accelerator curriculum and also contributed to our latest policy paper on AI and youth entrepreneurship
📅 Join us on 20 January: bit.ly/3YL4wGF
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We’re proud to announce the launch of the @YouthBizInt (YBI) Africa Collaborative, with an ambitious 10-year vision to make Africa the best continent for youth entrepreneurship.
As a member of this new Collaborative, we’ve joined forces with Youth Business International and fellow enterprise support organisations across the continent: @capyeikenya (Kenya), @EntUganda, @fetolasa (South Africa), @ideialabmz (Mozambique), and @somo_org (Kenya) to bring this to life.
Find out how you can join us on our mission and work with the Collaborative across the continent to support young entrepreneurs and catalyse economic growth and job creation for young people: youthbusiness.org/africacoll…
#FATEFoundation
Youth Business International retweeted
Exciting news: we’ve joined forces with @YouthBizInt and peers across Africa to launch the YBI Africa Collaborative!
Our shared mission: To make Africa the best continent for youth entrepreneurship.
By tackling barriers like limited access to finance, markets, and tailored support, we’ll create the conditions for young entrepreneurs to thrive, innovate, and power inclusive growth.
We’re calling on partners and funders to join us in this bold 10-year vision. Together, we can make it happen. Learn more: youthbusiness.org/africacoll…
#AfricaCollaborative #YouthEntrepreneurship #PanAfricanImpact #CollaborationForChange
@capyeikenya @fetolasa @FATEFoundation @somo_org @ideialabmz
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We’re at #GEC2025! 🌍
Bora Caldu (@boracaldu), Executive Board President of Habitat Association, will speak at the “De-Risking Youth Entrepreneurship” panel, where innovative, market-based solutions to reduce the risks faced by young entrepreneurs will be explored — from financial access challenges to investment readiness and scale-up pathways.
Civan Sözkesen (@civansozkesen20), Board Member at GEN Türkiye and Vice President of the Board at Habitat Association, will join the “GEN Campus Summit” panel to discuss how next-generation startup campuses should be designed — focusing on education, technology infrastructure, community building, and global-local collaboration.
We’re joining the global conversation to help shape the future of entrepreneurship at #GEC2025.
🔗 gec.co
#TheBoldChangeTheWorld #YouthEntrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem #GEN #HabitatAssociation
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#GEC2025’teyiz! 🌍
Habitat Derneği İcra Kurulu Başkanı Bora Caldu, genç girişimcilerin finansmana erişimden yatırım hazırlığına ve ölçeklenmeye uzanan süreçte karşılaştıkları riskleri azaltmaya yönelik yenilikçi ve piyasa temelli çözümlerin ele alınacağı “De-Risking Youth Entrepreneurship” panelinde konuşacak.
GEN Türkiye Yönetim Kurulu Üyesi ve Habitat Derneği Yönetim Kurulu Başkan Yardımcısı Civan Sözkesen ise yeni nesil girişimcilik kampüslerinin nasıl tasarlanması gerektiğinin tartışılacağı “GEN Campus Summit” panelinde; eğitim, teknoloji altyapısı, topluluk inşası ve küresel-yerel iş birlikleri üzerine deneyimlerini paylaşacak.
Girişimcilik ekosisteminin geleceğini birlikte şekillendirmek için #GEC2025’teyiz.
🔗 gec.co
#TheBoldChangeTheWorld #YouthEntrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem #GEN #HabitatDerneği
We're thrilled to welcome @Sote_Hub to the YBI network!
Based in Kenya and Tanzania, Sote Hub focuses on the blue economy, climate change, agritech, and environmental conservation.
We look forward to fostering inclusive, sustainable entrepreneurship opportunities together.
This #EarthDay2025, we’re celebrating the youth-led businesses driving real climate action.
Our Green & Social Toolkit—developed with YBI members & backed by @Accenture supported 700+ entrepreneurs to build greener, more inclusive businesses.
Read more: youthbusiness.org/news/youth…
Youth Business International retweeted
𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀! 𝗪𝗬𝗟𝗗𝗘 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 (𝗬𝗕𝗜)! 🥳
🔗 Learn more about YBI & our membership here: youthbusiness.org/members/wy…
#PoweringYouToWin
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Exciting News! The 3rd cohort of the Revolving Fund Programme, sponsored by @StanChart Foundation & @YouthBizInt, kicked off today in Oyo State
Course Director, Dr. Tina Smith emphasized the importance of financial literacy for young entrepreneurs.
Congrats to all participants.
Access to finance fuels business growth, but many young entrepreneurs struggle to secure funding.
Through our High Flyers programme, funded by @Argidius, we’re equipping them with the skills to succeed. Hear from Rose Namutebi (@CordaidUganda) on the impact in Uganda.
Join us on Thursday, 27th February at 1-2 pm GMT for an exclusive webinar hosted by @TheGENUK and YBI and joined by @commonwealthsec @AliancaEmpreend to explore the Youth Entrepreneurship Framework.
Learn more and register now: events.teams.microsoft.com/e…
YBI’s High Flyers Guidelines are designed to help young entrepreneurs grow from start-up to scale-up. Hear from Chris Wasike from our member @capyeikenya on how they've used Guideline 4: Mentoring.
Funded by @Argidius across eight countries. Learn more: youthbusiness.org/initiative…
Our High Flyers programme, funded by @Argidius, helps young entrepreneurs succeed. Andrew Niwagira from our member @EntUganda shares how they've used our High Flyers guidelines to empower young entrepreneurs to scale their business and boost revenue.
More: youthbusiness.org/initiative…
YBI’s High Flyers Programme, funded by @Argidius, unites 11 YBI members across 8 countries to empower young entrepreneurs to scale, boost revenue & create jobs.
Hear from YBI Programme Manager Zaynab Mirza on how our Community of Practice fosters collaboration for lasting impact.
Through our 'Unlocking Opportunities for Inclusive Financial Growth’ programme, funded by Standard Chartered Foundation as part of Futuremakers by @StanChart, @somo_org aims to empower 185 young entrepreneurs to create and sustain over 1,000 jobs.
More: youthbusiness.org/initiative…
Please join us in welcoming our new member @Donilab1 to the YBI global network!
DoniLab is a business accelerator in Mali, dedicated to empowering young entrepreneurs to grow their businesses, create jobs, & drive socio-economic development.
We look forward to working together.
Through our Unlocking Opportunities for Inclusive Financial Growth programme, funded by Standard Chartered Foundation as part of Futuremakers by @StanChart, @FATEFoundation aims to empower 300 young Nigerian entrepreneurs to create 600 jobs.
Learn more: youthbusiness.org/initiative…
Funded by @Argidius, YBI’s High Flyers programme supports underserved young entrepreneurs in 8 countries to scale their business, boost revenue, and create jobs.
Hear from our members @CordaidUganda, @capyeikenya, & @EntUganda on how they’ve driven growth using our guidelines 👇
Discover actionable strategies to empower youth-led green and social businesses in this insightful blog by @Anna_Choj, our Head of Responsible Business, published via @FightPoverty 👇
Young entrepreneurs are shaping a sustainable future, but they need our support to overcome funding and market barriers.
Check out Anna Chojnicka's blog for strategies to empower youth-led green and social enterprises in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals 🌍✨
businessfightspoverty.org/em…
#BFP_COP #SocialImpact #SustainableDevelopment #Innovation #YouthEntrepreneurs #SDGs
@YouthBizInt @Anna_Choj
“Our foundation, our strength, lies in our network. It lies in all of you.”
Thank you to everyone who joined us at #GYES2024. We'll see you at the next one.
#YBIAwards #YBIHighlights2024
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“Our foundation, our strength, lies in our network. It lies in all of you.”
Thank you to everyone who joined us at #GYES2024. We'll see you at the next one.
#YBIAwards #YBIHighlights2024