Youth Venture

Every young person is eligible and has the capacity to become a Youth Venturer. However, Youth Venture has certain criteria that teams must fulfill in order to launch, receive funding, and join the global YV movement. There are many young people doing great things to benefit their communities and Youth Venture would like to support your Venture, in which:

• Your Venture’s leadership team is between the ages of 17-24.*
• Your Venture benefits the community.
• Your Venture is youth-created and youth-led.
• Your Venture is a new organization, club, or a major new initiative within an existing organization.
• Your Venture is ongoing/ sustainable (not a one-time event).
• Your Venture has clear, attainable goals, and a realistic budget.
• Your Venture has the support of an adult Ally.
• You are part of a team that is trustworthy and committed to ethical standards.

If you have any questions about whether your team is qualified, don’t hesitate to contact us at tvipin@ashoka.org.

*Venturer age range varies by country. In India, Venturers must be 17-24. Visit country-specific websites to find age ranges for other countries.