Accelerating youth innovation for good
Young people are the bold thinkers, doers and innovators of the future. Youth Challenge International invests the right resources at the right time to amplify youth-driven ideas, projects and ventures for impact.
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YCI Climate Catalysts in Canada (left) and International Interns in Ghana (right)
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YCI is setting a youth-centred strategy in motion, leveraging innovation to redefine what’s possible. See how you can be part of the transformation.
HerStart is a YCI initiative that is advancing gender equality, climate action and economic empowerment through social entrepreneurship. YCI and our local partners deliver dynamic training, mentorship and funding to young women who are driving social innovation forward in their communities.
Since 2010 alone, we have fueled innovation with:
young leaders around the world who are building a more equitable, sustainable and resilient future.
local and global partners across 23 countries, breaking down silos and fuelling youth innovation together.
Real Impact, Real Voices
Meet the YCI ideators, creators and mobilizers leading the way.
Judith is turning trash into treasure with her social venture in Zanzibar
Batool used innovation to advance gender equality in Northern Ghana
‘The Breakaways’ are building a better city through active transportation
Climate Catalysts are ‘Making Waves’ in their community through podcasts
Barefoot College International and YCI teamed up to boost entrepreneurs
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