Reports

In 2024, our global network supported

365,007

young people to develop their entrepreneurship skills

Last year, as explored in our Impact Report 2024, we focused on the key levers that unlock economic opportunity. Our first-ever Youth Business International Bootcamp brought together young entrepreneurs building solutions to climate, sustainability, and social challenges, demonstrating how youth-led innovation drives business growth and development outcomes. Our Global Youth Entrepreneurship Summit in Nairobi convened stakeholders from across sectors to explore solutions that can remove systemic barriers and accelerate entrepreneurial growth.

Across our programmes, we continued to deliver targeted support in critical areas such as financial inclusion, sustainability, and high-growth business development. These initiatives are designed not only to help young people build viable enterprises but to contribute meaningfully to broader development goals through job creation, local economic stimulation, and more equitable access to opportunity.

Our 2024 Impact Report shares stories, successes, and learnings from across our global network. It reflects a global movement powered by the belief that when young entrepreneurs are given the right support, they don’t just grow businesses—they transform communities and economies.

As we look to the future, we remain committed to scaling our impact, driving innovation, and championing the next generation of entrepreneurs to lead a generation for change.

Take a look at our full Impact Report 2024 to learn more about the number of youth businesses supported by the YBI network in 2024.