YBI’s Impact Report 2023

In 2023, the Youth Business International global network supported over 150,000 young people in developing their entrepreneurship skills and helped more than 65,000 start or strengthen their businesses. Ambitious Strategy and Significant Achievements 2023 marked the first year of YBI’s ambitious strategy to create a million jobs by starting and scaling 250,000 youth-led businesses by […]

Financial Health for Young Entrepreneurs – Our Learnings

Financial health for young entrepreneurs means that they are aware of and able to access appropriate resources required to start and grow their enterprises, can manage their business finances, and have confidence in their financial future. Youth Business International and its members as part of the Futuremakers global youth economic empowerment initiative, funded by Standard Chartered […]

Celebrating our work supported by Standard Chartered Foundation on the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Programme

With the end of the year fast approaching, we’re celebrating the successes of entrepreneurs supported by our members and delivery partners as part of Standard Chartered Foundation‘s Futuremakers initiative. The programme spanned seven countries, has impacted 10,302 young entrepreneurs thus far, and includes initiatives ranging from webinars and business clinics to mentoring, coaching, and individual advice […]

Five ways to support young entrepreneurs during the COVID-19 crisis

With social distancing rules still in place in many countries, the impact of COVID-19 on economies and businesses will be significant and long-lasting. According to a recent assessment by the ILO, almost 25 million jobs could be lost worldwide as a result of the pandemic. Micro and small businesses, with limited savings and access to financing, will […]