Join the United Planet Youth2Youth Investing Program!

Are you ready to embark on an incredible 7-week journey that will broaden your international perspective, equip you with essential skills, and make a meaningful impact on the world? Look no further! United Planet invites you to participate in the life-changing Youth2Youth Investing Program.

What is the Youth2Youth Investing Program?

United Planet’s Youth2Youth Investing fosters lasting economic development through youth-led entrepreneurship. It enables young individuals from Iraq, Syria, and the United States to address economic challenges and drive change in their communities. By leveraging the principles of investing, the program equips youth with the skills and knowledge to become leaders in creating meaningful economic opportunities for themselves and their communities. The program offers participants financial literacy, investing knowledge, networking opportunities, and mentorship.

Program highlights:

• Gain hands-on experience in impact investing and social entrepreneurship.
• Collaborate with peers from the United States, Iraq, and Syria.
• Access mentorship from industry professionals and social entrepreneurs.
• Develop essential skills in financial literacy, global competencies, and critical analysis.
• Make a tangible impact on real-world social enterprises.

Why Join the Program?

• Expand Your Horizons: work together with people from around the world and broaden your global perspectives!
• Develop Key Work Skills: Enhance your skills and boost your readiness for future careers.
• Make a Difference: Contribute to solving critical global challenges.
• Boost Your Resume: Earn a Certificate in Global Citizen Leadership and a valuable letter of recommendation.
• Enhance Your Education: Align your learning with the interconnected world we live in.

Funding and Fees

We are thrilled to announce that the Youth2Youth Investing Program is fully funded! thanks to generous support from the J. Christopher Stevens Initiative, the Aspen Institute, and the US Department of State.

Eligibility

The program is supported by a special funder and it is exclusively open to American, Syrian, and Iraqi undergraduate/postgraduate students, graduates, and young adults aged 18 to 35.