The Youth Entrepreneurship and Business Skills

Youth Empowerment
Updated on September 20, 2024
by Volunteering Nepal

Youth Entrepreneurship and Business Skills Volunteer Program

Introduction

Youth Entrepreneurship and Business Skills is a volunteer program that helps youth in Nepal develop the skills they need to start and run their businesses. The program focuses on teaching youth about marketing, finance, management, and other essential business skills. The volunteers have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of aspiring young entrepreneurs in Nepal.

Statistics of Need

Many youth in Nepal are interested in starting their own businesses but lack the skills and resources to do so.
Many young individuals need help starting and running successful businesses due to a lack of entrepreneurial education and resources.
Supporting youth in developing their entrepreneurial mindset and skills is crucial for economic growth and sustainable development.

Why join this project

This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of youth in Nepal to create businesses, generate income, and contribute to the local economy.

By Youth Entrepreneurship and Business Skills Volunteer Program, you can play a vital role in nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit of young individuals.
You will gain valuable experience working with youth in a developing country.
You will learn about Nepali culture and society.
You can travel to Nepal and experience the country’s beauty.

Goals Youth Entrepreneurship and Business Skills Volunteer Program

Develop entrepreneurial skills among young individuals, including idea generation, business planning, marketing, and financial management.
Foster a culture of innovation, creativity, and problem-solving among aspiring young entrepreneurs.
Provide guidance and support to help youth start and grow their businesses.

Link of the Project to The Sustainable Development Goals

This project contributes to the following Sustainable Development Goals:

VIN’s Past Experience Working on the Project

Volunteering Nepal has a successful track record of working with youth entrepreneurship and business skills development initiatives. We have supported aspiring young entrepreneurs in Nepal by providing them with the necessary knowledge, training, and mentorship to launch and manage their businesses.

Examples of activities you will do as a volunteer for this project:

Conduct entrepreneurship workshops and training sessions for aspiring young entrepreneurs.
Mentor and guide youth in developing business plans and marketing strategies.
Organize networking events and business pitch competitions to encourage entrepreneurial collaboration.
Assist in conducting market research and identifying business opportunities for youth.
Provide financial literacy training, including budgeting, record-keeping, and financial planning.
Support the development of marketing materials and online presence for youth-led businesses.
Facilitate workshops on product development, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Help youth access resources, such as microfinance or grants, to start or expand their businesses.
Collaborate with local business owners and professionals to provide mentoring and industry insights.
Organize guest lectures and panel discussions featuring successful entrepreneurs and industry experts.
Offer ongoing support and follow-up sessions to monitor the progress of youth-led businesses.

Impacts of this project on local communities in Nepal:

Empowered young entrepreneurs are creating employment opportunities for themselves and others.
Increased economic growth and prosperity within local communities.
Strengthened entrepreneurial ecosystem, fostering innovation and sustainable development.
Reduced unemployment rates and poverty levels through successful business ventures.

Relevant Skills, Education, and Requirements

Strong business acumen and entrepreneurial mindset.
Background or experience in business management, marketing, or entrepreneurship.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.

How will volunteers benefit from this project

Gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship and business skills development.
Enhance your own entrepreneurial mindset and problem-solving abilities.
Make a tangible impact on the lives of aspiring young entrepreneurs in Nepal.
Immerse yourself in Nepali culture and better understand local communities.

Project Summary

Join the Youth Entrepreneurship and Business Skills Volunteer Program by Volunteering in Nepal to empower aspiring young entrepreneurs in Nepal. Through various activities and mentorship, you will help youth develop essential entrepreneurial skills, foster innovation, and positively impact their lives and local communities. Apply now and start making a difference today!

Paper Wings

04:47 11 Apr 24

Monique Daulton

08:07 02 Apr 24

Just had the most incredible 2 weeks volunteering with VIN in Okhaldunga. I worked with the women empowerment - life skills programme teaching the women about self confidence & self esteem. I feel very humbled & enriched by all the incredible women I met & the VIN staff & organisation who give so much to empower marginalised communities in Nepal

Sandy Storey

12:02 25 Mar 24

Namaste! I am pleased to have volunteered with VIN in Nepal as a teacher trainer. I carried out general teacher training in Okhaldhunga with teachers from nearby areas as well as more specific English language training for one month in both Nishanke and Bhaudare. VIN staff provided me with support before, during and after. I also made new friends with volunteers from all over the world. VIN seeks to empower marginalized communities in a holistic fashion. It is a noble cause, and I am happy to have made a contribution. Dhanyabad :)

Cherine wong

13:33 19 Mar 24

I undertook a management and administrative internship at VIN in their head office. It was eye inspiring, eye opening and enriching - it's the people who make an organisation so special, and Buphi and the team are the heart of it.I very much enjoyed my time at VIN, the work I got to do, learning more about this not for profit and the incredibly profound sustainable projects and programs they run. They're a beacon of light for Nepal and I'm glad I got to make a small contribution to their work.

Suvi-Tuuli Vehviläinen

11:28 01 Mar 24

I’m Suvi, I’m 26 years old and I’m from Finland.I was doing the Youth Empowerment; Youth Club and Life Skills project here at VIN in Okhaldhunga.We formed 3 new Youth Clubs in the area, Taluwa, Thulaccap and Bhadaure. We trained the Board Members of these youth clubs and gave them skills to manage the Clubs by themselves, for examples how to manage budgeting and how to arrange meetings and events for the youth.I think the youth clubs really do make a difference in the area, because they give a voice to young people and give them possibilities to influence and change the communities here in Nepal.In addition to forming and training the Youth Clubs, we also did general Youth training, which included learning Life skills such as creative thinking, building self-confidence, goal setting, computer class and learning English through fun games and conversations.I learned a lot from this experience. I learned about a new culture and a new way of life. People here are extremely friendly and warm-hearted and young people are so eager to learn new skills. I learned a lot about the youth club formation also, because it was new to me - I mean different than in my country. I look forward to hearing from the Youth Clubs in the future.The most memorable thing of my experience was giving support to young people and getting the smiles and laughs from them when they completed the tasks or did very well when talking in English. I really had the best time telling them “Good job, well done!”The youth empowerment project in total made me really understand the phrase “youth are the future”. It really hit me that they actually are the generation that will decide how things will go from now on and they are the ones who can have an impact on their community and later on the whole country. That made me feel I’m doing an important job with every single supportive feedback I’m giving.I had the best team, I love how everybody was supporting me through my whole journey. And everyone was so chill. I was having a hard time at some point doubting whether I’m doing a good job, afraid that I’m not giving a good performance, that should I be able to do more, but with support I came to conclusion that it is the little things that matter. Just meeting the youth and chatting with them is a lot, it doesn’t have to be a circus.I would definitely recommend this project to other people, for the same reasons I mentioned earlier. It is a great opportunity to build a future together with the local youth, hear what ideas they have and make things happen. The project is a great way to practice English also. My English is not perfect and neither is theirs or most of the volunteers here, so it’s a good chance to learn together.In total I’ve enjoyed my stay here very much. I actually ended up extending my stay a little, cause I just couldn’t leave. I’m very grateful for my experience and the work I got to do, to make a change here in Nepal.

Pramila Maharjan

06:44 24 Dec 23

My experience at VIN was amazing.I choose VIN for different role within community. I had very good time in Jitpur fedi.We made the beautiful connection with community people's. I love to work together within the international volunteers and local volunteers. Thank you for giving me this great opportunity to deed into the community.

PRAJWOL POUDEL

14:35 20 Dec 23

Volunteering with VIN has given me lots of new experiences and memories. Working with international volunteers, community people, and VIN staff was wonderful. I did meet some amazing people and made new friends and this volunteering has made me feel like I can make a change to the community of Nepal. I do wish to join back with VIN at some point again..:)

justine Squire

05:09 11 Dec 23

I’ve had an amazing experience with VIN. From the first emails to prepare to commit to this program, my arrival and induction, the support and check -ins during the volunteering and of course the exit and farewell, all of which I received excellent support and communication.VIN is a wonderful NGO organisation which has been in existence for 18 years and was founded by a local person who grew up in an isolated village in the far east of Nepal, hence, he is really in touch with the needs of his people.I was involved in the Women’s Empowerment Program.I developed a presentation for women in small villages. With a beautiful local girl (my translator), I trekked 20mins - 2 hrs to various villages. We taught leadership and self -care through the use of posters, music, dancing and games.I was also asked to run a more in-depth program with women that were leaders in their communities. We spent 2 days with these women, working on communication, public speaking skills, roles of committee members and meeting protocols. The women in this program noticeably improved in their confidence over the 2 days!As well as being able to contribute to Women and their empowerment, I was enriched personally through being involved in the rich culture of the Nepali people. The other volunteers and I were welcomed into Tihar celebrations - an experience we will never forget.I highly recommend being involved in this program.

The Youth Entrepreneurship and Business Skills

Introduction

Statistics of Need

Why join this project

Goals Youth Entrepreneurship and Business Skills Volunteer Program

Link of the Project to The Sustainable Development Goals

VIN’s Past Experience Working on the Project

Examples of activities you will do as a volunteer for this project:

Impacts of this project on local communities in Nepal:

Relevant Skills, Education, and Requirements

How will volunteers benefit from this project

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