Youth Challenge International

05/28/2026

✨What could 3 months change for you? ✨

For our HerStart International Fellows, 3 months = building global experience + generating meaningful impact + forming lifelong connections.

These recent moments from Ghana capture what is all about: collaboration, learning and community. 💜

We’re currently recruiting for September and January cohorts! Open to Canadian young professionals and students, with funding from

🔗 Apply + learn more: link in bio

05/20/2026

05/15/2026

Ready to turn your passion into global impact? ⏩

Join YCI’s HerStart International Fellowship and spend 3 months in Tanzania, Ghana or Uganda supporting young women entrepreneurs and local organizations advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 💡

From gender equality and climate action to decent work and stronger communities, you’ll gain hands-on international experience while accelerating innovation.

If you’re ready to grow your career while making an impact, this is your sign!

Learn more & apply for 2026 cohorts 👉 link in bio

Funded by

HerStart drives global women's equality by developing pathways for women to become social entrepreneurs to create lasting economic ripple effects.

05/06/2026

Future-proof your career in just 3 hours/week. 🚀

If you’re 18-24 and in the GTA, this is for you.

Skills Generator is a FREE opportunity where you’ll:

✅ Get hands-on with AI tools
✅ Add real-world experience to your resume
✅ Build a network of local leaders + peers

No tech background? Perfect. We’re looking for curious minds ready to level up.

📍 Hybrid: In-person events in Markham & Vaughan + virtual workshops

Secure your spot! 🔗 Link in bio

04/30/2026

2026 is the International Year of Volunteers! 🥳

We are constantly inspired by our volunteers and the way they positively impact the world around them.

Get inspired by Time to Act / L’heure d’agir to take action and register it on our platform to inspire others 💡 https://lnkd.in/eyB8-i6v

04/29/2026

Ready to build skills future employers want? 📢

Join Skills Generator: Human x Tech a FREE training opportunity to gain practical AI, leadership + design thinking skills for the future of work.

⏩ Level up your career + generate local impact
⏩ Priority given to un/under-employed youth (18-24)
⏩ No prior experience required

Delivered by Youth Challenge International with our partners .ca

🚀 Spots are limited: apply soon!
🔗 Link in bio

04/24/2026

There are so many reasons to volunteer internationally. 🌍

Whether you are looking for practical cross-cultural experience, mentorship from development professionals or ways to apply your knowledge in a new context — get out of your comfort zone and become a volunteer like Robin did in Ghana!

Apply to be a HerStart International Fellow in Ghana, Tanzania or Uganda ⏩ link in bio

04/21/2026

Find out why we are so passionate about our Climate Action Summit in Uganda. 💚

Are you in Uganda? Join us tomorrow in Mpigi for Earth Day! 🌍

Register now ⏩ link in bio

04/16/2026

Our joint event with@kawafoundationzanzibar for Earth Day is coming up in Zanzibar, Tanzania! 🌍

Inspired by the HerStart entrepreneurs leading upcycling in their communities (pictured below), join us at Maisara Beach as we bring together community members and environmental advocates to:

🌊 Protect and restore our beautiful beaches

🤝 Connect with like-minded changemakers

🌱 Raise awareness on climate action and waste management

This is a hands-on opportunity to make a real impact while connecting with others! ♻️ See you there at 9am local time.