WHAT IS THE YIN ?
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Dakha, Bangladesh (2025)
WHO ARE WE ?
The Youth Inclusion Network is a network of over 60 companies committed to reducing poverty and acting for the inclusion of Youth from underprivileged backgrounds. The YIN and its member companies work hand in hand, sharing and developing CSR programs, HR policies and business strategies toward this shared goal.
These generous member companies open their doors to excluded Youth, inviting them for site visits, trainings, mock interviews and more, all aimed at increasing their access to employment. At the same time, members come together to brainstorm on how to better prepare for and facilitate this inclusion, exchanging ideas and best practices that strengthen their collective impact against exclusion and poverty.
OUR 2 MAIN MISSIONS
WE PROMOTE
the importance of including underprivildeged Youth in companies
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Events & Workshops: Invite experts, inclusive companies, and youth to share experiences and success stories. For example, YINnovation, and we can be a support for Youth International Inclusion Forum (YIIF)
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Social Media: Share inspiring stories, infographics, and videos showing the benefits of inclusion through newsletters.
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Publications & Articles: Present case studies in magazines and websites focused on business and CSR.
WE EQUIP
companies in their inclusive efforts with concrete solutions
Policies & Practices
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Inclusive Recruitment: Implement policies and partnerships to reach underprivileged youth.
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Accessibility & Accommodations: Make the workplace welcoming and accessible to all.
Monitoring & Evaluation
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Performance Indicators: Define metrics to measure impact; gather data via surveys after events.
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Reports & Feedback: Provide regular updates to evaluate progress and adjust strategies.
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Cross-Mission Partnerships: Collaborate with government, NGOs, and educational institutions to strengthen impact.
History: How it all began
In March 2016, the Youth Inclusion Network (YIN) was created at the initiative of Life Project for Youth (LP4Y). Following exchanges with several partner companies, a shared conviction emerged: by uniting for inclusion, companies could achieve far greater impact together. The more we work together, the more impact we generate and the more we can create innovative tools to reduce poverty through Youth inclusion.
The goal was to build a structured space where companies could:
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collaborate
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learn from each other
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take concrete action for Youth inclusion
The timeline :
Creation of the YIN in the Philippines
2016
2018
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Registration of YIN Global in France.
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Creation of the YIN Vietnam
2021
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Creation of the YIN Nepal in January
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Creation of the YIN India in February
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Creation of the YIN Bangladesh in June
2023
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Creation of the YIN Indonesia in October
By working with companies, partners and any stakeholders that could help facilitating the inclusion of those Youths (ministries, Local Governments, universities, vocational schools and NGOs) we act as a catalyst which promotes, shares and supports all the initiatives for Youth Inclusion.
We like to emphasize that this initiative is not only social but also deeply linked to Human Resources. Hiring these Youth represents a real opportunity for companies, as they are highly motivated, hardworking and bring strong professional skills along with a positive attitude.
The YIN works alongside catalysts who help facilitate the inclusion of this Youth, such as LP4Y and other NGOs specialized in Youth inclusion. It also aims to collaborate with other institutions, including LGUs, vocational schools and universities, in order to broaden its knowledge and expertise while increasing its capacity to support even more Youth.