YBI launches new revolving fund for female entrepreneurs in Kenya

We are delighted to launch an innovative new revolving loan fund for female entrepreneurs in Kenya, in partnership with our member Somo and supported by Standard Chartered Foundation.

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A year on from Ukraine's invasion: Reflections from Youth Business Poland

During last year, we have been working together with our member Youth Business Poland (YBP) to support young displaced Ukrainians who had to leave their country due to the conflict.

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YBI welcomes new member in Myanmar, ONOW to our global network

Focused on reducing poverty through an entrepreneurship development system and women-centric approach, ONOW is committed to delivering financially sustainable positive change.

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We are a global network of expert organisations in over 40 countries supporting underserved young people to turn their ideas into successful businesses, creating jobs and strengthening communities.

Since 2014...

 YBI’s regional Youth Entrepreneurship Programme (YEP).
0 YOUTH-LED BUSINESSES STARTED 0 EXISTING BUSINESSES STRENGTHENED OR SUPPORTED TO GROW 0 YOUNG PEOPLE PROVIDED WITH ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING 0 YOUNG PEOPLE SUPPORTED
About us Our network contributes to economic development around the world by supporting underserved young entrepreneurs between 18 and 35 years old to start, grow and sustain businesses.
Our Members Our network is made up of independent, locally led and rooted organisations with a proven track record of delivering quality support to aspiring entrepreneurs.
Our Partners We work with a wide range of partners in order to grow and nurture an effective and sustainable network that creates impact for young entrepreneurs on a global scale.
Our Initiatives We connect and support expert organisations, partners and young people to develop and scale new solutions to the critical challenges facing underserved young entrepreneurs.

Success stories

Mojisola Delumo

Nigeria

“Both, my mother and my older sister are entrepreneurs. It was a natural progression for me. I always knew I wanted to be my own boss.”

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Basel Al Sililati

Sweden

Food can help bring home closer. That’s why Basel Al Sililati, born and raised in Syria but now living in Sweden, together with two partners, Ahmad Al Masri and Mohammad Hussein, decided to open a traditional Middle Eastern restaurant near Stockholm.

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Esrat Jahan Chowdhury

Bangladesh

“This is not just a business; this is a social responsibility.”

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Alice and Anita

Italy

“We know we will get through this new challenge by keeping our community of customers together. We are developing a new digital strategy for our business, including offering online talks with authors and readers, and introducing an e-commerce platform.”

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Rebecca Page

United Kingdom

“I want to continue building a community and promote all things craft related.”

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Anna Basile

Italy

“I’ve always felt I’m an artisan, but I’ve never considered myself an entrepreneur. It’s thanks to MicroLab that I’ve changed the way I see myself.”

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Latest News

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02.03.23

Launching a new revolving fund for female entrepreneurs in Kenya
15.02.23

YBI welcomes new member in Myanmar, ONOW to our global network
02.02.23

YBI joins The Possibilists, a global alliance to support young changemakers

Our members

Our global network of members provide critical support to young entrepreneurs in more than 50 countries worldwide. Members are connected and supported by a dedicated network team based in London, UK and Bogota, Colombia.

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Those who make it possible

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Hogan Lovells

Hogan Lovells

Enel

Enel
Argidius Foundation

Argidius Foundation
Standard Chartered Foundation

Standard Chartered Foundation

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