On Friday, 26th September 2025, the Foundation for Youth Initiative (FYI), through the Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF), hosted the second edition of the Business Pitching Competition in Juba. The event brought together 24 dynamic young entrepreneurs who pitched their innovative ideas to an independent jury, competing for categorized prize investments. The competition was a celebration […]

The Foundation for Youth Initiative (FYI), in partnership with the Cooperative Bank of South Sudan under the OCIF Program, successfully concluded a two-day Refresher Training Bootcamp held from 25th to 26th at UAP. The program aimed to equip young entrepreneurs with essential skills and confidence ahead of the upcoming Pitch Competition. Participants engaged in interactive

The Foundation for Youth Initiative (FYI), the implementing partner of the Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF) program in South Sudan, hosted an introductory session for Cohort Three of the OCIAC training program.   The session was designed to familiarize participants with FYI’s role in the program and provide an overview of OCIF’s structure in South

The Foundation for Youth Initiatives (FYI), in partnership with the Cooperative Bank and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency, successfully launched the Orange Corner Innovation Fund (OCIF) yesterday in South Sudan. Under the theme “Empowering Aspiring Young Entrepreneurs to Unleash Their Entrepreneurial Potential,” the event brought together key stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, business leaders, financial institutions, to discuss

The FYI team held a brief meeting with a group of young entrepreneurs selected for the Muchinga Partnership Enterprise Development Program. During the session, the team officially recognized their selection and provided details about the grants allocated to them. The meeting covered key aspects of the award agreement, including its terms and conditions. Additionally, discussions