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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Success stories

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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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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Rebecca Page

United Kingdom

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

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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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Esrat Jahan Chowdhury

Bangladesh

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

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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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EEA and Norway Grants

EEA and Norway Grants

Accenture

Accenture

Enel

Enel

Citi Foundation

Citi Foundation

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