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.
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.
A World of Three Zeros: Insights from the Y&Y Fellows Meeting with Professor Muhammad Yunus
On November 23rd, Y&Y Fellows had one of their most exciting Zoom meetings of 2020. With his optimistic wisdom and his inspiring words, Professor Muhammad Yunus joined our virtual room! In his talk, he emphasized the new path we need to build towards a more...
Adele Bruggeman: Girls’ empowerment through sports
Sports as means of empowering girls was something quite unexplored in Adele Bruggeman’s local community in Cape Town. As an athlete herself, who played soccer and lacrosse all throughout her childhood and young adult life, Adele is convinced of the value and potential...
Presentamos la primera camada de Y&Y Fellows de América Latina
Después de revisar más de 340 postulaciones y entrevistar a más de 70 emprendedores ¡llegó el momento de presentar la primera camada de Y&Y Fellows LATAM!
