Young Social Innovators
Ireland Lebanon Zambia
01. Networking
03. Capacity Building Programs
05. Mentoring
13. Impact Investing Funds
18. Awards
Young Social Innovators empowers young people to reimagine the world into one that is more caring, equal and fair, and to come together to bring their ideas to life. Through engagement in YSI and, through our research and advocacy, young people are given a voice and agency on the issues that matter to them.
Programs
Program Activate A social innovation programme designed for Transition Year and Youthreach students. Registration is open for participants to engage in structured learning and project development. Visit program page Program Sprints A 10-hour Micro-Module designed for Transition Year students. Fast-paced, action-oriented programme where participants explore real-world issues and develop creative, actionable solutions in a short timeframe. Visit program page Program YSI Youth Panel A leadership programme for young people aged 15–24 who are passionate about social change. Panel members lead projects, shape campaigns, and co-create the future of youth-led social innovation. Visit program page Program YSI E-Learning Course A free, self-paced online course teaching participants how to tackle major social issues using social innovation approaches. Certificate awarded upon completion. Visit program page Program Social Impact Fund A funding initiative providing financial support to young innovators to implement their social innovation projects and ideas. Visit program page Program Workshops and Training Regular learning lab sessions and workshops offered through YSI to build skills in social innovation, project development, and community engagement. Visit program page
