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About
The Barbados Youth Business Trust is a non governmental organisation, in the area of youth development. The organisation's slogan, "A Non-Traditional Approach to a Traditional Problem", defines the scope of its activities. The Trust acts not as a microfinance agency but a youth development agency providing training or financing for entrepreneurs between 18-35. The Trust seeks to develop youth from every strata of society through a broad range of programs and support from partners.

History
The Trust was formed in 1996 by a board of Trustees

Objectives
To foster the concept of self-employment and the spirit of enterprise in the Nation’s Youth. Along with introducing young entrepreneurs to sources of business expertise through an advisory network and extend financial assistance, directly or indirectly, to young entrepreneurs.To complement other youth programs sponsored by private/public sector institutions and to offer direction to those better suited to employment.

Programmes
The Trust provides a variety of programmes for young entrepreneurs through all phases of business development, from the seed to the exit. The unique feature of the work is in the Business Mentoring services, which includes social interventions and personal development. Programmes target: women, HIV/AIDS victims, disabled youth and ex offenders.