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How entrepreneurs are building resilience in their communities

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Developing the skills to be resilient is essential in order to be a strong leader, to recover from setbacks and to adapt to whatever challenges come your way. 2016 YLAI Fellow Marco Mendieta works hard to develop the small-business community of Ecuador and regenerate the economy following the country’s devastating earthquake of 2016.

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Empowering millennials in Peru to take action volunteering

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

The recognition of the impact of her hard work came years later when she was accepted for the YLAI Fellowship in 2016. Here, she learned more about volunteerism and also learned about the United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development. “It It was a culture shock,” she states. government.

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EO to Support Global Entrepreneurial Summit 2016

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A leading voice in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, EO will support GES 2016 by fostering personal and professional development through special mentorship and networking sessions, which are designed to educate, inspire and encourage innovation in youth, women and early-stage entrepreneurs. Tirathrai, EO’s CEO.

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How this theater director built accessible creative spaces to connect communities in Peru 

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Déborah, a 2022 YLAI Fellow , is the founder and director of CAPAZ Perú , which develops cultural, educational and social projects for people with disabilities through art programs such as theater and dance. You can’t create, design or develop projects without them, because it’s not representative.”

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Rebranding and expanding your target audience with a social business expert from Brazil

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

2016 YLAI Fellow Liziane Dranka Silva has realized the necessity of marketing and rebranding to expand and specify the target clientele of her company. . Finally, Liziane encourages aspiring social entrepreneurs in the YLAI Network to learn more about the client you are serving: their wants, needs and expectations of your organization.

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3 new ways to empower your entrepreneurial community

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Here are some additional recommendations for empowering your network in 2022. On the podcast Breaking Down Barriers , Dell Gines, senior community development advisor for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, explained: “You can’t say you’re an ecosystem builder if you’re not an inclusive ecosystem builder.

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Ashna Mahepal to Young Entrepreneurs: Identify Your Source of Empowerment

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Ashna Mahepal, founder of Young Help Suriname (YHS) , is a member of the YLAI Network and 2016 YLAI Fellow. Starting as a project manager with a background in engineering, Ashna launched YHS to develop and implement community projects supporting the U.N. Do you think your mindset has anything to do with your success?