Supporting Social Business Development Since 2014
Yunus & Youth believes in combining the next generation’s passion to change the world with the knowledge and experience of traditional corporations to promote sustainable global development and economic growth.
Social Entrepreneurs Trained
Social Businesses Accelerated
Impacted Countries
Our Programs
Global Fellowship Program for Social Entrepreneurs
Designed to support early-stage social business leaders in the development of financially sustainable solutions.
Social Impact Mentoring for Business Executives
Active online leadership training for professionals who want to empower young people and promote positive impact.
Social Business Development: Idea to Implementation
Tailored programs focused on social business training as a solution to promote youth employment and economic development.
Supported by Professor Yunus
Founded with the support of Professor Muhammad Yunus, Yunus & Youth combines social entrepreneurship training with technology to remove educational barriers between countries and generations.
Testimonials
“This is the most incredible online program that I’ve ever attended. My mentors were amazing! We created new financial tables and three investors are now interested in our business.”
“Sometimes we are so involved in our daily jobs that we forget about all the problems out there. It is a great opportunity to give back! My greatest accomplishment was helping my fellow set out real, achievable objectives.”
Our Partners
Some of the world’s largest organizations have joined us in our mission to promote business as a tool for generating social change.
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Featured Stories
Read more about how our community is developing solutions to change the world. Learn about our fellows’ journeys, their relationship with their mentors and about how Yunus & Youth fosters youth empowerment and employment around the globe.
Tech Trailblazer: Empowering Girls for a Digital World
Shazadi Faiza, a tech entrepreneur from Pakistan, embarked on her journey with a clear vision: to bridge the gender gap in the tech industry through her social business. Inspired by the stark underrepresentation of women in digital marketing and technology, Shazadi...
Green Dreams: From Coral Catastrophe to Seaweed Success
Given his childhood aversion to green foods and lack of swimming skills, Nicholas Kee never imagined his journey would lead him to start a seaweed farm. However, growing up amidst significant wealth inequality and witnessing environmental degradation in his community...
From Gutter to Glow: Illuminating the Path to Change
Valentine Nnamani grew up with his grandpa, using kerosene lamps for light. He witnessed firsthand the harm caused by a lack of sustainable energy solutions. Falling into a flooded gutter due to plastic waste further fueled his drive for change. In response, he...