| 30 Dec 2011
| The Young Social Entrepreneurs (YSE) programme aims to inspire and equip youths to embark on social enterprises. The programme includes a three-day workshop, followed by dialogues and networking sessions throughout the year. Overseas study visits to leading social enterprises in the region are also available to YSE alumni. YSE programme 2012 begins with a workshop from 29 February to 2 March 2012. It will be launched in conjunction with SIF’s Ideas for a Better World Forum which brings together global thought leaders to share their insights with social, policy, economic and student leaders and inspire actions to effect positive change.
| You will have the opportunity to learn from established practitioners from the private and social sector. The YSE workshop includes business clinics where representatives from leading consultancy firms and business leaders coach and mentor you to develop your business ideas and models. | | 
25 youths from Indonesia, Vietnam and SIngapore participated in the inaugural YSE workshop in 2010. Ambassador Ong Keng Yong attended the launch of the programme. Ms Elim Chew, founder of 77th Street and Mr Kevin Teo, then Co-Founder of Volans judged at the YSE business presentation.
| Outstanding workshop participants can vie for a six-month mentorship programme which includes an overseas experiential study visit to India or Thailand. 
YSE Study Visit, Buri Ram, Thailand, 19- - 26 Jun 2011: Participants interacted with Dr Mechai Viravaidya, Chairman, population and Development International. |
Visit our website for more information and to download the application form. The closing date for submissions is 29 January 2012. You can also contact Ms Jasmine Chew at jasmine.chew@sif.org.sg or 6837 8732, for more information. Be part of SIF’s global network of Young Social Entrepreneurs! | Your partner for a better world,
Singapore International Foundation The YSE programme, launched in 2010 has since attracted applicants from seven countries, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand. Our alumni have successfully launched social enterprises enriching lives in Singapore and the region. In 2011, SIF concluded MoUs with leading social enterprise organisations, partnering the Population and Development International and Ashoka to advance exchange of ideas and cooperation in social entrepreneurship and to foster a global community of changemakers for social innovation, respectively. |