Youth· May 2026
New Youth Entrepreneurship Call Opens
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Independent global development initiative
Building sustainable economic futures for people and communities.
The UN Entrepreneurship Programme strengthens economic resilience, supports entrepreneurship and advances sustainable livelihoods across developing and emerging economies.
50+
Countries reached
12,000+
Beneficiaries supported
3,500+
Small businesses assisted
800+
Community projects funded
Our Mission
Empowering people. Enabling enterprises. Strengthening communities.
UNEAP works across multiple sectors to create inclusive economic ecosystems where every individual has access to opportunity, skills and resources to build sustainable prosperity.
- Promote inclusive economic development
- Support entrepreneurship and innovation
- Reduce unemployment through skills development
- Strengthen community-based economic systems
- Facilitate access to development funding
70%
of beneficiaries report income improvement
Core Programmes
Four pillars of inclusive growth
Structured programmes designed to drive long-term prosperity from the ground up.
Economic Empowerment Fund
Direct financial support for individuals, startups and community-based projects.
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Skills Development Initiative
Capacity-building programmes that improve employability and productivity.
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Community Development Programme
Strengthening local economies through sustainable, grassroots projects.
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Global Youth Empowerment Network
Training, mentorship and funding pathways for young leaders.
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How We Operate
A transparent five-step pathway
01
Apply
Submit your online application form.
02
Review
Project review and eligibility screening.
03
Assess
Verification and impact assessment.
04
Approve
Approval and onboarding into the programme.
05
Deliver
Disbursement or programme enrollment.
Latest Updates
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Funding· Apr 2026
SME Recovery Funding Round Announced
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Skills· Mar 2026
Skills Training Expansion Across Africa
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Community· Feb 2026
Community Development Grants Now Available
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Voices of Impact
What our community says
Real reviews from entrepreneurs, youth leaders and community organisers across our programmes.
Amina Otieno
Founder, AgriCoop Kenya
"UNEAP funding gave my cooperative the boost it needed. We now supply 14 local markets."
Rohan Mehta
SME Owner, India
"The mentorship was world-class. My textile workshop grew from 3 to 22 staff in two years."
Camila Ortiz
Youth Lead, Colombia
"The skills programme opened doors I never knew existed. I now train other young women in tech."
Daniel Tan
Community Organiser, PH
"UNEAP listens before they fund. That changed everything for our coastal village project."
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Partner with UNEAP for sustainable global impact.
We work alongside development organisations, financial institutions, academia, governments and community-based organisations to maximise global development outcomes.
50+
countries
60+
strategic partners
12k+
beneficiaries