Over the last decade, Youth School for Social Entrepreneurs (YSSE) has been a flagship of empowering students residing in Bangladesh and other parts of the world, unlocking opportunities for the students. Originally set up to support social entrepreneurship and skills, YSSE has grown into a knowledge connector, leadership, and innovation incubator. The journey has been quite amazing; YSSE has grown to help people, inspire people in over 30 countries, and change the lives of over 40,000 people.
It is, therefore, fitting that as we mark our 10th anniversary, that is a time to look back down memory lane, recount achievements, and step into the next decade with renewed enthusiasm. It is basically not an event – it is a celebration of the ten days to show how everyone has contributed to transforming YSSE into what it is today and how many dreams were invested into the center.
Highlights of the programs and initiatives of YSSE 10 year anniversary
Campaigns:
- Speak to Inspire 3.0
- Digital Marketing 101
- ‘Resonance 3.1’
- ‘Women as Job Creators’
- ‘Social Entrepreneurship 101’
- Behind the Journey
- Introduce yourself
Mentorships:
- Career Mentor Program 2.0
Live Sessions:
- Career Talk
- Ajker Tarunno
- Virtual Velocity
Competitions:
- Shokher Pratibha
- Mojaru
- Business Idea
Charity:
‘Let’s create more smiles’ for our society to diminish inequality between rich and poor.
Membership:
- General Membership
- Youth Ambassador
The Celebration Lineup: 10 Days of Learning, Sharing, and GrowingDay
Day 1: 10th Year Celebration (Offline Program) Dhaka Meetup
Date: February 1, 2024
Time Duration: Daylong
Venue: To be announced soon
The official opening has been organized to invite founders, the board of directors, and special guests to celebrate this event. Inspiring keynote speeches emphasize the opening of the celebration.
Day 2: Leadership & Growth
Date: February 2, 2024
Time Duration: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
An enriching session featuring seasoned professionals and YSSE alumni MD Kashfin, Sahinur Rahman, A. H. Akib, Jannatul Ferdous Mim, and Rafiul Sheikh sharing their journeys and insights on leadership and resilience. This interactive social platform live event left the audience inspired and motivated through the Q&A session.
Day 3: Behind the Journey (Anniversary Special)
Date: February 3, 2024
Time Duration: 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM
A deep dive into YSSE’s story, exploring the challenges and triumphs that shaped our legacy. This special program has showcased the human side of our organization and the efforts behind our impactful journey.
Day 4: “আজকের তারুণ্য”
Date: February 4, 2024
Time Duration: 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM
This storytelling session shines a spotlight on inspiring narratives from youths.
Day 5: Career Talk (Anniversary Special)
Date: February 5, 2024
Time Duration: 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM
An opportunity to gain insights into the professional world from experts who’ve navigated their careers with distinction. Perfect for anyone looking to chart their path forward.
Day 6: YSSE Journey Through the Decade
Date: February 6, 2024
Time Duration: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
An engaging leadership storytelling session on a live social platform led by the founder and chairman, Sheikh Mohammad Yunus sir, about the decade of operation of YSSE and the key highlights of the journey.
Day 7: Community Impact Day
Date: February 7, 2024
Time Duration: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
YSSE takes pride in giving back. This day was focused on service, with activities like food distribution and educational workshops for underprivileged children through Charity Hub and Ek Mutho Ahar project.
Day 8: 10th Year Celebration (Offline Program) Chattogram Meetup
Date: February 8, 2024
Time Duration: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Chattogram! The city of Mezbani Utsab, beloved people’s hospitality, and care with their interesting Chatgaiya accent, the celebration was at a different level.
Day 9: How to Start Your Own Business
Date: February 9, 2024
Time Duration: 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM
An inspiring session with Sheikh Mohammad Yusuf Hossain, sir himself, would outline strategies to assist intending entrepreneurs during their formative years. The session was an open door for all.
Day 10: Cultural Program
Date: February 10, 2024
Time Duration: 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
The celebration concludes with a vibrant cultural night of music, poetry, dance, and other forms of creativity, showcasing the diverse talents within the youth of YSSE.
This is more than a story of the past decade; it is the story of YSSE’s continuing journey of dreams turning into reality, ideas incubated, and relationships developed. These ten days are typical of the tenacity and cooperation invested into the making of YSSE, as the place has evolved from an experimentation spot for a group of youth to a creative marketplace with a global presence. It is a time to celebrate all the fantastic work done over the years and look forward to the future that holds endless potential and where the positive change becomes more profound.
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Writer,
Jemi Sailuk
Intern,
Content writing department
YSSE.