YGL Program Accelerator
It Starts With You
To change the world, it starts with you! Are you self-motivated and have a fantastic idea that could change your community and the world? Are you looking for business and professional tools to make your dreams a reality? APPLY to participate in The ForUsGirls Foundation Emerging Young Leaders (YGL) Accelerator. Funded and sponsored by Shopify.
the accelerator
What is the YGL Accelerator?
The ForUsGirls Foundation Inc, Emerging Young Leaders Accelerator, also known as the SDGs Young Global Leaders Program, is a 7-week global leadership, professional development and entrepreneurship training accelerator. The program targets young womxn & girls of colour, aged 16-24 from underserved & underprivileged communities, to develop as innovators, entrepreneurs and global champions of the UN Global Goals.
Successful applicants receive training in entrepreneurship, design thinking, business model lean canvas, design thinking, agile project management, e-commerce platforms, branding & digital marketing, financial planning, corporate & community sponsorship and business development.
Participants produce weekly deliverables towards their start-up idea or community project to support the UN 17 Global Goals. After the accelerator program, the young leaders pitch to community and business leaders for micro-seed funding at the program finale, as they share personal testimonies and start their entrepreneurial journey.
Mirco-Seed Funding Grants $300 Art-Related Projects | $500 Community Based Projects | $700 Social Business Projects.
support young leaders
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Make a lasting impact in your community. Invest in the next generation of leaders.
Become A Mentor
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Be the role model you needed when you were starting your career.
invest in young women
Your support and contributions will enable us to empower girls and create community impact. Your generous donation will fund our mission and programs.
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COVID-19 Community Support Fund
With the funding of the Canadian Red Cross and the Government of Canada, we are providing Black women and Black families in need of emergency support assistance. Currently, we are no longer accepting new requests.