Keynote Speaker, Muhammad Yunus
Muhammad Yunus revolutionized how we fight poverty by creating a system of microfinance for the poorest people in Bangladesh. His contribution to helping us build a world of free of poverty was acknowledged when the Norwegian Nobel Committee noted that "lasting peace can not be achieved unless large population groups find ways in which to break out of poverty. Microcredit is one such means. Development from below also serves to advance democracy and human rights."Conference Overview
Gap Analysis and Problem Statement
As the microcredit movement has focused its efforts on funding small women-owned businesses, younger members of these families have received unprecedented education and training. Now looking for economic opportunities for themselves, these young people often have no venues for their creativity and talents.
Challenges and Obstacles in Addressing Youth Poverty
Access to resources is often not the core issue to addressing youth poverty. Explore systemic barriers.
Social Business and Youth - What is Working, Lessons Learned, Possible Solutions
Revolutionaries, Rule Breakers and Progressive Thinkers: Going Deeper, Thinking Differently -
To Solve the Problem of Youth Poverty.
What is Next - Goal Setting and Action Planning
Group brainstorming: examine the academic, private, non-profit and government sectors, develop strategies for influencing policy, enhancing academic research, encouraging multi-sector partnerships, sustainable philanthropy and social business models which economic opportunities for youth. The conference will be adjourned with a call to action to meet again in two years to measure progress.
For more information and to register visit http://academic.regis.edu/cat/socialbusiness/
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