{"id":186,"date":"2020-11-12T11:31:41","date_gmt":"2020-11-12T16:31:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/?page_id=186"},"modified":"2025-09-10T11:00:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T15:00:57","slug":"the-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/the-program\/","title":{"rendered":"The Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"1000x1000 copy 2\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/04\/1000x1000-copy-2.jpg\" alt=\"1000x1000 copy 2\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h1>Innovate the Future Program<\/h1>\r\n<p>HerStart&#8217;s Innovate the Future program propels sustainable economic development, entrepreneurship and social impact for women and their communities in Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/international-fellowships\/\" target=\"_self\"> Apply for a Fellowship <\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Jump To<\/p>\r\n<h2>Our goal is bold: Support 10,000 young women to become social entrepreneurs.<\/h2>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"elipses\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/12\/elipses.svg\" alt=\"Underline detail\" width=\"38\" height=\"8\" \/> 10,000+ <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"elipses\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/12\/elipses.svg\" alt=\"Underline detail\" width=\"38\" height=\"8\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Social Entrepreneurs<\/p>\r\n<p>300+ <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"elipses\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/12\/elipses.svg\" alt=\"Underline detail\" width=\"38\" height=\"8\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Canadian Fellows<\/p>\r\n<p>$500 K+ <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"elipses\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/12\/elipses.svg\" alt=\"Underline detail\" width=\"38\" height=\"8\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Catalyst Fund<\/p>\r\n<p>12+ <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"elipses\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/12\/elipses.svg\" alt=\"Underline detail\" width=\"38\" height=\"8\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Partners<\/p>\r\n<p>8 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"elipses\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/12\/elipses.svg\" alt=\"Underline detail\" width=\"38\" height=\"8\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Years<\/p>\r\n<p>3 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"elipses\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/12\/elipses.svg\" alt=\"Underline detail\" width=\"38\" height=\"8\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Countries<\/p>\r\n<h2>Advancing gender equality and social impact through entrepreneurship<\/h2>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"elipses\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/12\/elipses.svg\" alt=\"Underline detail\" width=\"38\" height=\"8\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Driven by the power of global partners and passionate Canadian fellowship volunteers, HerStart puts the power of knowledge sharing into action to build a more equitable and sustainable future that works for everyone by &#8230;<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Training and funding women social entrepreneurs.<\/li>\r\n<li>Connecting entrepreneurs with skilled Canadian volunteers.<\/li>\r\n<li>Building global partner organizational capacity.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"1000x1000 (47)\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/1000x1000-47.jpg\" alt=\"1000x1000 (47)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h3>Training and funding women social entrepreneurs<\/h3>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"elipses\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/12\/elipses.svg\" alt=\"Underline detail\" width=\"38\" height=\"8\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Youth in Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda that participate in HerStart&#8217;s social entrepreneurship training are eligible for seed funding and business mentorship through the HerStart Catalyst Fund. The Fund helps kickstart businesses as they scale up and boosts their ability to drive a more equal, climate-resilient and inclusive economy.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>100% of contributions go towards accelerating youth-led social enterprises.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yci.akaraisin.com\/ui\/CirclesofImpact\" target=\"_self\"> Invest in the Fund <\/a> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"1000x1000 (2) copy\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/04\/1000x1000-2-copy.jpg\" alt=\"1000x1000 (2) copy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Tanzania_ICO CF Recipients Field Visit_Aisha and Fellows\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/12\/Tanzania_ICO-CF-Recipients-Field-Visit_Aisha-and-Fellows.jpg\" alt=\"Tanzania_ICO CF Recipients Field Visit_Aisha and Fellows\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h3>Connecting entrepreneurs with skilled Canadian volunteers<\/h3>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"elipses\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/12\/elipses.svg\" alt=\"Underline detail\" width=\"38\" height=\"8\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>We invite experienced Canadians to put their skills into practice to create a more sustainable and equitable economy through HerStart&#8217;s international fellowships. Fellows take part in volunteer abroad placements where they connect with inspiring young people and global partners to build knowledge in many areas including gender equality, climate action, business development and more.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>We&#8217;re looking for Canadians just like you&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/international-fellowships\/\" target=\"_self\"> Apply Now <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3>Building global partner organizational capacity<\/h3>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"elipses\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/12\/elipses.svg\" alt=\"Underline detail\" width=\"38\" height=\"8\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>YCI collaborates with leading global organizations championing gender equality in Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda to leverage their diverse expertise and foster collective learning.<\/p>\r\n<p>Together, we co-implement dynamic social entrepreneurship programs, developing ecosystems and resource networks to support young women beyond the HerStart program and create lasting community impact.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/the-program\/#partners\" target=\"_self\"> Learn more <\/a> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Batool_Jan 2024\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/Batool_Jan-2024.png\" alt=\"Batool_Jan 2024\" width=\"1032\" height=\"1032\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h2>Here&#8217;s how you can join us<\/h2>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"elipses\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/12\/elipses.svg\" alt=\"Underline detail\" width=\"38\" height=\"8\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Tanzania_CF Recipients Field Visit_Judith, Mel, Isabella, Ljiljana, Inaara and Lawrence_Entrepreneur, Fellows and YCI Staff Large\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/Tanzania_CF-Recipients-Field-Visit_Judith-Mel-Isabella-Ljiljana-Inaara-and-Lawrence_Entrepreneur-Fellows-and-YCI-Staff-Large-e1746555278714.jpeg\" alt=\"Tanzania_CF Recipients Field Visit_Judith, Mel, Isabella, Ljiljana, Inaara and Lawrence_Entrepreneur, Fellows and YCI Staff Large\" \/> Learn about how we work<\/p>\r\n<!-- END .front -->\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/our-approach\/\">Learn about how we work<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p><div class=\"single-orange-dot\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/herstart\/wp-content\/themes\/herstart\/assets\/images\/singleorangedot.svg\" \/><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/our-approach\/\">Youth innovation fuels progress and YCI&#8217;s HerStart initiative works with global organizations to harness that potential.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<!-- END .back --><!-- ifb-flip-box --><!-- flip-box -->\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"1000x1000 (25)\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/1000x1000-25.jpg\" alt=\"1000x1000 (25)\" \/> Apply for a fellowship<\/p>\r\n<!-- END .front -->\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/international-fellowships\/\">Apply for a fellowship<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p><div class=\"single-orange-dot\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/herstart\/wp-content\/themes\/herstart\/assets\/images\/singleorangedot.svg\" \/><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/international-fellowships\/\">We offer unique volunteer fellowships for young Canadians, leveraging their skills to advance the ambitious goals of HerStart in Tanzania, Ghana or Uganda.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<!-- END .back --><!-- ifb-flip-box --><!-- flip-box -->\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"YCI - Zanzibar-23 Large\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/YCI-Zanzibar-23-Large.jpeg\" alt=\"YCI - Zanzibar-23 Large\" \/> Invest in women today<\/p>\r\n<!-- END .front -->\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/yci.akaraisin.com\/ui\/CirclesofImpact\">Invest in women today<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p><div class=\"single-orange-dot\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/herstart\/wp-content\/themes\/herstart\/assets\/images\/singleorangedot.svg\" \/><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/yci.akaraisin.com\/ui\/CirclesofImpact\">You can invest in women&#8217;s economic empowerment and leadership around the world. Be a catalyst for social change and donate or fundraise with us.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<!-- END .back --><!-- ifb-flip-box --><!-- flip-box -->\r\n<h2>Our Partners<\/h2>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"elipses\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/12\/elipses.svg\" alt=\"Underline detail\" width=\"38\" height=\"8\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h3>Global collaborators<\/h3>\r\n<p>YCI collaborates closely with local partners in each country to co-implement the HerStart program, leveraging mutual strengths and diverse perspectives. Each year, HerStart assesses partners&#8217; capacities in areas like gender equality, climate action, human rights and innovation to guide capacity-building activities. Support is provided through fellow assistance and the Partner Innovation Fund (PIF), a grant program that offers resources for partners to enhance their capabilities and test new ideas for continuous improvement.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"our-partners collaborators\"><div class=\"our-partners--list ghana\">    \n            <h5>Ghana<\/h5>\n\n            <div class=\"collaborator single-partner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.norsaac.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/01\/norsaac.jpg\" alt=\"NORSAAC\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"collaborator single-partner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bolgatu.edu.gh\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/10\/BTU-logo-e1666982049243.png\" alt=\"Bolgatanga Technical University (BTU)\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"our-partners--list tanzania\">    \n            <h5>Tanzania<\/h5>\n\n            <div 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