BBC Radio 4 Appeal

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We are delighted to announce that Youth Business International (YBI) will be featured on the BBC Radio 4 Appeal this week. James Caan CBE, entrepreneur and formerly of Dragons’ Den, presents the appeal on our behalf.

The BBC Radio 4 Appeal is a weekly broadcast of selected charities, voiced by an influential figure calling for donations in support of the charity’s work.

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Success story

Tahmina Kabir

Tahmina is a young entrepreneur who received crucial mentoring, training and financial support from YBI member in Bangladesh. She runs a successful, eco-friendly fabric business and now dreams of supporting other young women to achieve their potential.

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James Caan CBE

James is a successful entrepreneur and investor, well known as a former Dragon on the BBC’s Dragon’s Den. He is passionate about building businesses and backing talented people.

Hear why James supports YBI

Do you want to become a mentor?

A good mentoring relationship can help a young person to develop the skills and confidence they need to run a successful business. Mentoring can be very rewarding for mentors as well as mentees. As a mentor, you can support a young person to achieve success. The sense of accomplishment can be as real for you as it is for them.

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Do you need support to start or grow your business?

Youth Business International is a network of over 50 expert organisations across six continents. To find out if we have a member in your country who may be able to support you with your business, explore the member section of our website.

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