{"id":359,"date":"2020-12-21T13:17:05","date_gmt":"2020-12-21T18:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/?page_id=359"},"modified":"2025-09-10T10:51:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T14:51:07","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"1000x1000 (2)\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/04\/1000x1000-2-2.jpg\" alt=\"1000x1000 (2)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h1>HerStart, <br \/>Our Future<\/h1>\r\n<p>Youth Challenge International has joined forces with thousands of young people to advance women&#8217;s equality globally and create a social entrepreneurship ecosystem with a positive impact for all.<\/p>\r\n<p>Come and create a better future with us.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/international-fellowships\/\" target=\"_self\"> Apply for a Fellowship <\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/yci.akaraisin.com\/ui\/CirclesofImpact\" target=\"_self\"> Invest Today <\/a><\/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=\"1000x1000 (4)\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/04\/1000x1000-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"1000x1000 (4)\" \/> Explore our Innovate the Future program<\/p>\r\n<!-- END .front -->\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/the-program\/\">Explore our Innovate the Future program<\/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\/the-program\/\">HerStart&#8217;s Innovate the Future program supports young women to realize their economic power through social entrepreneurship and leadership in their communities.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<!-- END .back --><!-- ifb-flip-box --><!-- flip-box -->\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Homepage hero option 1\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/04\/Homepage-hero-option-1.jpg\" alt=\"Homepage hero option 1\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>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=\"1000x1000 (2)\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/04\/1000x1000-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"1000x1000 (2)\" \/> 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>A catalyst for youth and equality<\/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>For over 35 years, gender equality has been a priority at YCI. We <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yci.org\/solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">design inclusive programs<\/a> that help overcome gender barriers and support economic empowerment and community leadership for young women.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>HerStart is YCI&#8217;s initiative to advance gender equality through creating opportunities for women to build the skills, confidence and funding they need to achieve their goals. We collaborate with partner organizations and communities to identify their needs and develop pathways for women to create businesses, jobs and a lasting economic ripple effect.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The HerStart Innovate the Future program launched in 2020 to provide 10,000 women in Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda access to social entrepreneurship training, resources and networks to successfully launch or grow their businesses.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/our-approach\/\" target=\"_self\"> See How We Work <\/a> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"1000x1000 (10)\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/04\/1000x1000-10.jpg\" alt=\"1000x1000 (10)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h2>Hear from our network<\/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<div class=\"herstart-slider--testimonials\"><div class=\"herstart-slider--main\"><div class=\"herstart--single-testimonial\"><div class=\"herstart--single-testimonial-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/09\/1000x1000-35.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/09\/1000x1000-35.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/09\/1000x1000-35-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/09\/1000x1000-35-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/09\/1000x1000-35-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"herstart--single-testimonial-desc\"><div>&#34;The HerStart Fellowship pushed me to go further and expand on my capabilities. Participating in this opportunity is an excellent catalyst for building your confidence and abilities while contributing to something that truly matters.&#34;<\/div>                            <p>&#8212; Zachary, Program &amp; Partnerships Fellow, Ghana<\/p>\n                        <\/div><\/div><div class=\"herstart--single-testimonial\"><div class=\"herstart--single-testimonial-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1379\" height=\"1370\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/01\/Natasha-Ruth-2022.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/01\/Natasha-Ruth-2022.jpg 1379w, https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/01\/Natasha-Ruth-2022-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/01\/Natasha-Ruth-2022-1024x1017.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/01\/Natasha-Ruth-2022-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/01\/Natasha-Ruth-2022-768x763.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1379px) 100vw, 1379px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"herstart--single-testimonial-desc\"><div>&#34;Participating in HerStart and receiving the Catalyst Fund changed my life. I started believing in myself and I am now inspiring people in my community.&#34;<\/div>                            <p>&#8212; Natasha Ruth, HerStart entrepreneur in Uganda<\/p>\n                        <\/div><\/div><div class=\"herstart--single-testimonial\"><div class=\"herstart--single-testimonial-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3201\" height=\"3941\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/01\/Aimi-2023.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/01\/Aimi-2023.png 3201w, https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/01\/Aimi-2023-244x300.png 244w, https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/01\/Aimi-2023-832x1024.png 832w, https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/01\/Aimi-2023-768x946.png 768w, https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/01\/Aimi-2023-1248x1536.png 1248w, https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/01\/Aimi-2023-1663x2048.png 1663w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3201px) 100vw, 3201px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"herstart--single-testimonial-desc\"><div>&#34;I advanced my communication and evaluation skills and gained an applied understanding of how partnerships play a crucial role in sustainable development.&#34;<\/div>                            <p>&#8212; Aimi, HerStart Fellow in Tanzania<\/p>\n                        <\/div><\/div><div class=\"herstart--single-testimonial\"><div class=\"herstart--single-testimonial-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/01\/Millicent-BTU-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/01\/Millicent-BTU-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/01\/Millicent-BTU-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/01\/Millicent-BTU-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/01\/Millicent-BTU-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/01\/Millicent-BTU-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"herstart--single-testimonial-desc\"><div>&#34;YCI\u2019s HerStart program has sparked a new view of entrepreneurship through its training. 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