Profile: Youth Venture
Year Founded
1996
Type
Non-profit
Last on Think
Updated on: 04/17/2009 10:29
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Mission Statement

Ashoka's Youth Venture inspires and invests in teams of young people to design and launch their own lasting social ventures, enabling them to have this transformative experience of leading positive social change. We provide coaching, resources, and seed funding to help these teams launch, lead and grow their Ventures.

 



www.GenV.net : Our Online social network allows youth from all over the world to communicate with each other and network about their passions. GenV.net is a great resource for anyone who is interested in talking about, learning about and tackling issues in their community.

Location
1700 North Moore Street Suite 2000
Arlington, VA 22209
United States
Phone
703-527-8300
Fax
703-527-8383
Website
http://www.genv.net/
Email
info@youthventure.org
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Youth Venture is a global movement of young changemakers.

We are made up of young people – Venturers – from around the world who have launched lasting social ventures that create positive impact in our communities.

 

 Find out how YOU can make a change in your community and become part of Youth Venture!

 

Youth Venture offers:

  • Seed funding of up to $1,000
  • Guidance, tools and support
  • Allies who provide advice, mentoring and expertise
  • A supportive network of fellow Youth Venturers
  • The opportunity to be part of the global Youth Venture movement

 

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Who is Eligible to Start a Venture?


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Nike Game Changers

In New York, Johannesburg, and São Paulo Youth Venture and Nike are working together to deliver workshops to hundreds of youth to teach leadership and teamwork through sport and help them to launch their own sustainable sports related Ventures.

 


 
 
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Youth Entrepreneurs
Are you a youth entrepreneur? Do you support youth entrepreneurs? Connect here with others who believe that youth have the power to make change!
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by  Youth Venture on november 12, 2008
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WE ARE THE CHANGE!
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YOUTHOUTLOOK
San Francisco, CA - YO! Youth Outlook Multimedia and WireTap will host the second round of the Youth Media Blog-a-Thon from Wednesday to Wednesday, March 19-2...
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dynamicteens 355 days ago
Hello there Youth Venture!

We're so happy to support this Organization here on THINK.MTV.

Thank you also for taking part in our group WE ARE THE CHANGE. We're hoping and praying that we can work hand in hand in calling the youth and motivating them to make a considerable difference by doing simple acts that could bring about change.

YOU ARE LOVED! =)
There is a quantitative amount of studies and evidence that suggest that youth in neighborhoods with high rates of social problems are likely to imitate negative role models or associates with peers involved in delinquency, sexual activity, and substance abuse. But with the proper nurturing, guidance and patience, many of these youth, with the support of their mentor, will turn their lives around. So find a troubled youth, boy or girl, and spend a little time with them to show that you care, help save our youth!
Big Dad's Menotring Programs is designed to provide services for youth ages 7-17 or K-12 grades. (BDMI) focuses on youth coming from family abuse and neglect which may be contributing factors which encouraged youth to negative behavior.
By providing guidance and support youth has a greater percentage of completing grade and staying from negative behavior.
The program also offers a prison ministry which provides services while incarcerated or released from prison that will encouorage inmates to prepare themselves for the real world by acquiring a better educational background while incarcerated so when released they'll have better chances for employment opportuniities.
Any questions or concerns please forward to: bigdad4u@netzero.com or bigdadz4u@yahoo.com
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The Human Touch
Ashoka's Youth Venture Ambassador Amanda Raposo.
Tags: change   education   youth   students   kids   Homeless   hope   Baby   Ashoka...
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by  Youth Venture on november 07, 2008
 
   
 
Sky Blue
Ashoka's Youth Venture Ambassador Tyler Sanchez
Tags: music   change   education   youth   students   kids   Ashoka   elderly   youth...
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by  Youth Venture on november 07, 2008
 
   
 
Youth Venture Summit...
From July 17th - 20th 2008 over 200 youth gathered in Washington DC, with the help of Starbucks and Best Buy for Youth Ventures first annual National Summit.
Tags: change   education   environment   group   youth   human rights   students   ...
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by  Youth Venture on november 07, 2008
 
   
 
The Ceiling
Ashoka's Youth Venture Ambassador Will Mantel.
Tags: change   education   school   youth   students   kids   Equality   United States
Views 20
by  Youth Venture on november 07, 2008
 
   
 
Ashoka's Youth Ventu...
Ashoka's youth Venture provides funding for over 2000 young people and is inspiring a global movement of young changemakers.
Tags: change   youth   grant   kids   international   funding   Club   business   ...
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by  Youth Venture on november 07, 2008
 
   
 
A Global Movement: A...
90 second video highlighting the movement of young people participating with Ashoka's Youth Venture
Tags: change   environment   youth   peace   students   kids   international   Club...
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by  Youth Venture on november 07, 2008
 
   
 
JJ Express
Jenny and Jack Chen talk about their magazine, JJ Express
Tags: magazine   JJ Express
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by  Youth Venture on april 25, 2008
 
   
 
Senior Citizen's Senior...
In an effort to strengthen the bond between the older and younger generations in Gardner, Massachusetts, this Venture Team has planned a “Senior Citizen’s Senior...
Tags: senior citizens
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by  Youth Venture on october 24, 2007
 
   
 
My Roots
The first Venture team launched in Canada!!! Whooo Hooo!!!!
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by  Youth Venture on october 23, 2007
 
   
 
Rhythm and Rhymes ...
A teen-run record label/ company helping young Hip Hop and R&B artists create demos located in New Hampshire. There motto: Music has no color.
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by  Youth Venture on october 23, 2007
 
   
 
Divine Bradley and Kyl...
Two former Youth Venturers who now act as champions for our organization!!
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by  Youth Venture on october 23, 2007
 
   
 
Green Teens U.S.A.
Green Teens (a Connecticut YV team)is an environmental club working to spread awareness around their community by holding events and educating youth.
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by  Youth Venture on october 23, 2007
 
   
 
An Introduction to You...
Youth Venture, an Ashoka program, promotes and invests in teams of young people around the world designing and launching their own lasting social v...
Tags: social entrepreneurism
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by  Youth Venture on october 18, 2007