At EUSMS, we believe that empowering young people is one of the most effective ways to build sustainable communities and create lasting impact. With the youth making up over 60% of Africa’s population – most under the age of 25, it’s clear that they are not just the future; they are the present. Kofi Annan once said: “Young people should be at the forefront of global change and innovation.”
One of the most powerful tools for youth empowerment is social entrepreneurship. This approach encourages young people to become solution-makers by identifying pressing issues in their communities and addressing them through innovative, sustainable business models.
Whether it’s tackling unemployment, promoting environmental sustainability, or expanding access to education, social entrepreneurs are transforming the way we think about development. They don’t wait for change, they create it.
At EUSMS, we support these young changemakers through mentorship, training, and access to opportunities that help them scale their ideas and make meaningful contributions to society. Our programs focus on equipping youth with practical skills, entrepreneurial thinking, and a strong sense of purpose.
Anchored in our five core pillars which deliver social entrepreneurship, development aid, equal rights for women and men, support for people in need, and vocational education and training – we take a holistic approach to nurturing innovation and resilience among young people.
Through targeted programs such as micro-credit access, gender-responsive training, and startup incubation, we’re helping young entrepreneurs, especially women; gain financial independence and build ventures that uplift communities.
With a growing presence in Nairobi, Uganda and Tanzania, EUSMS is creating real, on-the-ground impact by mentoring startups, facilitating regional partnerships, and even integrating AI tools to support finance and operational management in youth-led enterprises.
We believe that when young people are given the right support, they can turn their passion into action and their action into impact.
At EUSMS, we empower young people not just to dream of change, but to deliver it.
Let’s continue to invest in youth-led innovation, because their success shapes a better future for us all.
Learn more and be a part of EUSMS by visiting www.eusms.org.
