Global Young Social Entrepreneurs' Competition deadline extended to 9 September 2007

The most famous social entrepreneur today is 2006 Nobel prize winner Mohammad Yunus. Less famous, but equally inspirational are young up-coming social entrepreneurs - over 500 have so far applied under the Global Young Social Entrepreneurs' Competition 2007 and more are doing so every day. Young women and men that have latched onto the vision of changing the world through business: business with a social or ecological twist. Given the tremendous interest, Global Knowledge Partnership (GKP) is extending the Competition deadline to 9 September 2007. The Competition is supported by GKP members UN Development Programme (UNDP), Microsoft, International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).

The Competition is part of GKP's ongoing programme in the area of youth-led social enterprises. It is fully web-based and open to applicants worldwide until the (extended) closing on 9 September 2007. 100 winners selected by an international online jury will be announced on 20 October 2007.

The winners receive more than just sponsorship to attend the dedicated Young Social Entrepreneurs' Forum, 11-13 December 2007, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia. In true entrepreneurial spirit, they are presented with the unique opportunity to potentially secure funding, networking, mentoring and knowledge for themselves - key areas in which young social entrepreneurs need support, especially in their early years. 10 of the winners will pitch for secure funding in real-time sessions. All 100 winners will meet various funding organisations, mentors, experts, potential partners or the media; be part of a crowd of innovative and motivated young social entrepreneurs; network and showcase with the 2000 participants of the larger GKP Event on the Future (GK3) - of which the Forum is a special highlight.

The Competition is supported by GKP members UN Development Programme (UNDP), Microsoft, International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).

How to apply?
Apply online at: www.globalknowledge.org/ysecompetition07
Application criteria: www.globalknowledge.org/ysef07/index.cfm?&menuid=11&parentid=7
Submissions to-date: www.globalknowledge.org/ysef07/index.cfm?&menuid=10&parentid=7
Deadline: 9 September 2007