In a vibrant gathering held yesterday, the Foundation for Youth Initiative (FYI), with the generous support of Muchinga Partnerships, celebrated six visionary young entrepreneurs as winners of the Muchinga Partnerships Awards.

 These outstanding individuals were selected through a competitive process, including interviews with the FYI team and the President of Muchinga Partnerships. Their projects stood out for their innovation, potential impact, and sustainable business models.

 Each winner received seed capital to help scale their business support that will allow them to purchase equipment, hire staff, and strengthen their operations. This investment marks a powerful step toward transforming ideas into impact ventures.

 The CEO of FYI addressed the awardee s with an inspiring message, encouraging them to “change the narrative and create life-sustaining livelihoods, not just for themselves, but for their communities and the nation at large.”

 There was a deep sense of hope and commitment as each entrepreneur signed their grant agreement. In emotional speeches, the winners expressed gratitude and pledged to use the funds responsibly to create lasting change.

 This event marks a new chapter not only for the six entrepreneurs but for youth-led innovation across South Sudan. Through this partnership, FYI and Muchinga are nurturing dreams, driving growth, and investing in the future of Africa’s youngest nation.