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The time to act is now – young social entrepreneurs and climate change
By Marte Hellema, Youth Co:Lab Climate change is arguably the biggest threat our world faces today. The consequences range from countries...
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Oct 25, 20213 min read
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From personal trauma to saving millions – The story of Divya Mahendra Rathod
By Marte Hellema, Youth Co:Lab For Divya Mahendra Rathod becoming an entrepreneur was not always on the cards. At heart, she is a...
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Sep 20, 20215 min read
Teaching entrepreneurial skills for sustainable development
Guest post by UNDP Bhutan Entrepreneurs play a vital role in the economic development of a country. They mobilize resources and add value...
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Sep 8, 20215 min read
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Opportunities and challenges around digital transformation for young people in Asia and the Pacific
By Marte Hellema, Youth Co:Lab Digital transformation is impacting us all. With lockdowns and restrictions brought on by the COVID-19...
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Sep 1, 20214 min read
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A water refill app to engage people for systemic climate action – the story of Robin Lewis
By Marte Hellema, Youth Co:Lab Long before Robin Lewis started mymizu, he was on a path of making a difference through working on...
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Sep 1, 20216 min read
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Crowdfunding Tips that Every Social Entrepreneur Must Know
By Patrick Dulay, Youth Co:Lab Crowdfunding is a great option for social entrepreneurs to raise funds for their business and their...
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Aug 17, 20215 min read
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Social entrepreneurship, a pathway to leave no Indigenous person behind
By Marte Hellema, Youth Co:Lab Indigenous communities are among the most marginalized and vulnerable in Asia and the Pacific. The COVID...
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Aug 4, 20214 min read
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Healthcare at your fingertips – the story of Linecare
By Peter Bateman, Youth Co:Lab In a world accelerating toward more and more connectivity, a team of youth from Asia-Pacific is harnessing...
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Aug 4, 20214 min read
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Startup to Pakistan's premier publishing platform: How social enterprises can help acheive the SDGs
Joint post by Zara Qaiser (UNDP Pakistan), Ayesha Babar (UNDP Pakistan), and Zahin Hussain Syed Ommer Amer, Chief Executive Officer of...
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Jul 19, 20213 min read
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Five Ways to Facilitate Effective Mentorship Programmes - Lessons Learned by the Youth Co:Lab Team
By Youth Co:Lab, Many of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs attribute their success to mentors, and most truly successful people...
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Jul 12, 20213 min read
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