Take your business idea to the next level!
The Youth Village is responsible for developing, leading and expanding opportunities for intergenerational conversations among black entrepreneurs. Our aim is to cultivate a network of entrepreneurs from different generations that can support each other in establishing and growing successful businesses, expanding their networks, increasing each other’s competence and strengthening Afrocentric cultural identity through community building activities and bidirectional knowledge exchange.
Build the mindset you need to be successful in your entrepreneurial journey with Khalil Dorival, Wellness Coach & Self-Published Author.
We are thrilled to announce the Youth Village, in partnership with Afro Caribbean Business Network (ACBN), is hosting the final event of their three part series. In this free virtual event you will learn the mindset and strategies you need to be successful in your entrepreneurial journey. The discussion will be facilitated by Khalil Dorival, Wellness Coach & Self-Published Author. During this workshop you will be motivated, inspired, and empowered to take your business idea or business to that next level.
Khalil is a 3x Community Award Winner, youth and social justice advocate with a wealth of experience supporting the development of entrepreneurial capacities of Black innovators and creators. Khalil believes that businesses don’t fail, people do and that entrepreneurs should build their mindset before their skillset.
The first 40 people to register will be entered into a draw to win* a prize to support your entrepreneurial work.
Black Generations United: Mindset for Entrepreneurial SuccessThis event will provide an all-Black space for intergenerational relationship building among young and mature Black entrepreneurs in southern Ontario to strengthen an ecosystem of Black entrepreneurs. This project is funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
Over the next 3 years Youth Village plans to economically empower the African diaspora living in Canada through our series of programs, events and other resources promoting and foster authentic and meaningful intergenerational exchange.
If you would like to be a part of our journey, sign up for our insiders list and join the village!
Originally trained human rights Lawyer in his homeland El Salvador. Enrique has lived and work in Canada for over thirty years, his academic formation has been useful in his role as a community development worker. Enrique has worked as a housing worker providing support to homeless and people described as “hardest to house”, he has managed a shelter for the homeless and worked in many social service organizations.
Enrique has over twenty years of experience as an Executive Director of non-profit multiservice organisations. Including the Open Door Centre, Peterborough Social Planning Council and Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre.
Enrique is a member of the United Way of Greater Toronto Speakers Bureau, as well of Passages to Canada, Dominion Institute. Enrique has been peer reviewer with the Ontario Trillium Foundation, and the Toronto Urban Health Fund. Enrique has presented workshops on Community Development and Non Profit Board Governance, anti racism and anti oppression work.
By donating, you help us provide valuable mentorship, education, and opportunities for intergenerational conversations among Black entrepreneurs. Your contribution directly impacts the lives of our youth, empowering them to reach their full potential as global citizens. No matter the amount, your support makes a lasting difference. Donate today and be part of our mission to uplift and empower the Black community.
Research has shown that projects undertaken between young entrepreneurs and more experienced entrepreneurs have a greater probability of success. Research has also shown that funding for Black intergenerational projects is not well received in the marketplace.
Create a fund of over $5 million CAD to finance intergenerational projects between Black Youth and Black mature entrepreneurs.
The responses from more than 300 black entrepreneurs from across Canada revealed that systemic racism, access to capital and the lack of a business network represent the main barriers to the growth and sustainability of Black-led and/or owned businesses.
Access to capital is the greatest barrier for Black entrepreneurs: Access to funding, financing, capital or sales was the top stated challenge by a significant margin. 75% say that if they needed to find $10,000 to support your business, it would be difficult for them to do so.
Access to capital is the greatest barrier for Black entrepreneurs: Access to funding, financing, capital or sales was the top stated challenge by a significant margin. 75% say that if they needed to find $10,000 to support your business, it would be difficult for them to do so.
