Entrepreneurship

Our four-month course gives young people the mindset, knowledge and tools to start a business and keep it running.

Participants on exam day in Hargeisa

Every class mixes theory with practice.

  • An entrepreneurship class in Burao

    Theory and practice

    Business concepts with exercises in every session.

  • A guest talk for participants in Hargeisa

    Guest lecturers

    Business leaders and entrepreneurs share what they know.

  • An entrepreneurship class in Burao

    Peer learning

    Participants solve problems together.

  • Participants practising a presentation

    Role-plays

    Sales and customer service practised for real.

  • A mentor talking with a participant

    Mentoring

    Support that continues into the start-up phase.

  • Young people at a network training

    A network

    Graduates stay connected with peers and mentors.

15 modules in four months

The course is free. We cover transport and meals.

  • Business mindset and ideas
  • Financial literacy
  • Marketing
  • Business communication
  • Managing operations
  • Financial management
  • Problem-solving and decisions
  • Gender and family relationships
  • Planning and time management
  • Responsible business conduct
  • Sustainable business practices
  • Marketing strategy
  • Self-care and mental health
  • Social impact and community
  • Business launch and business plan
An entrepreneurship class in Burao
4,450youth trained
4months
15modules
An entrepreneurship class in Burao
An entrepreneurship class in Burao
"The training gave me a shop that provides for me today and gives me much more hope for a better tomorrow."
Asma AliYEEL graduate

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