Application Deadline: March 4th 2018

Are you building a business to create a better world? Apply now for the Yunus and Youth (Y & Y) Global Fellowship Program for social business entrepreneurs. Get professional support and mentoring to scale your social venture. Become one of the 25 young change makers from around the world growing sustainable solutions to social problems.
The Y and Y Fellowship Program is a six-month online global program for young people
running businesses tackling social issues. It empowers young social entrepreneurs helping them validate their business model and build a compelling strategy for their venture.
Yunus and Youth aims to train, equip and connect young social entrepreneurs with the expertise, resources and opportunities needed to scale their impact. Already present in five continents, Yunus and Youth pairs social entrepreneurs with established business people, politicians and academics who share their skills and knowledge to support the mentees’ social business development.

The Y and Y Fellowship Program is composed of:
Mentoring Program that functions as a structured one-to- one relationship with an experienced business professional and involves transmission of knowledge, social capital and guidance enhancing the fellow’s professional growth.
Online design thinking workshops with an intercontinental team that helps entrepreneurs create a game changing vision.
Expert webinars focused on developing functional skills such as revenue model development, budget management, social media strategy, branding, impact measurement, strategic management, and team building, among others.
A support network that facilitates the connection to like-minded professionals worldwide.

Eligibility:
Your are eligible if:
You have started a social business and are relentlessly working on solving a social issue in your country;
You are under 30 years old;
You speak English;
You want to receive professional guidance to help your business grow and develop.

Benefits:
During the program you can expect to:
Be part of an individually tailored online mentoring program with an experienced mentor who will provide professional guidance;
Participate in expert webinars with our social business professionals;
Increase your global network by being part of a global class of exclusively selected young
social entrepreneurs;
Receive support on focus areas and see your business grow and be taken to the next level.

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