YBI aims to support 1 million young people (18-35 years) to start, strengthen and grow sustainable businesses by 2025. Its global network of expert organisations is present in 50 countries across 6 continents, working to develop new solutions to the critical challenges facing young entrepreneurs. In turn, they help to create more jobs, strengthen communities and foster sustainable development, impacting SDG5 (Gender Equality), SDG8 (Decent Work), and SDG10 (Reduced Inequalities). YBIs work is supported by Accenture, Citi Foundation and Inter-American Bank Group who have been instrumental in helping them increase the impact of their network.

YBIs members have diverse expertise in youth entrepreneurship support services. YBI supports them to scale their impact through: delivering training and capacity building initiatives including peer learning exchanges; supporting members to innovate their services; and connecting members to relevant partners to leverage resources and influences.  YBI members provide young entrepreneurs training they need to thrive in todays changing world of work. This spans business, digital and soft skills. YBIs commitment to mentoring sees young entrepreneurs paired with an experienced volunteer business mentor to guide them through the challenging early stages of establishing a business. YBI members also support young entrepreneurs to access finance. In alignment with the SDGs, they are building their expertise as a network in working with rural youth and youth on the move and ensuring their work both promotes gender equality and reduces inequalities.  To achieve YBIs goal of reaching 1 million young people by 2025, they will focus on four strategic pillars. Firstly, they will scale their impact through network expansion and innovation in delivery, unlocking resources and supporting members to scale. Secondly, they will work with members to evolve their capacity to enable more young people to start, grow and sustain their business. Thirdly, they will continually evaluate and learn from work, sharing their findings and contributing to the evidence base on what works in youth entrepreneurship. Finally, they will ensure their sustainability through a membership of strong, locally rooted organisations served by a committed Network Team. 

Youth Business International (YBI); Accenture; Citi Foundation; Inter-American Development Bank Group; Argidius Foundation