Alliances & Partner Support Organizations
The Antigua and Barbuda Youth Business Trust (ABYBT) proudly stands in alliance with fellow Youth Business Trusts, Private Sector Organizations and Development Institutions across the Caribbean and beyond to drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and growth opportunities for the youth of Antigua & Barbuda.
These partnerships reflect our deep commitment to building a strong, interconnected ecosystem that provides young entrepreneurs with access to the best ideas, proven models, and world-class support. Through them, our mission is amplified and our impact strengthened. They serve as an important foundation for ensuring that the ABYBT's vision becomes a sustainable and powerful force for national and regional development.
We value every partner, every ally, and every institution that stands with us as we build stronger entrepreneurs, stronger communities, a stronger Antigua and Barbuda, and a more resilient Caribbean. Together, we are committed to creating a powerful ecosystem that fuels innovation, strengthens capacity, and builds a future where young entrepreneurs can thrive.
Affiliate Organizations
Anguilla Youth Business Foundation
The AYBF was established under the Anguilla Foundation Act and operates as a business-service organization that supports young entrepreneurs residing in Anguilla. It became a member of the global network Youth Business International (YBI) in June 2017, with “unconditional accreditation”.
Barbados Youth Business Trust
The Barbados Youth Business Trust is a registered charity in Barbados focused on youth entrepreneurship. It was established in 1996 by a group of local social entrepreneurs and is a member of the global network Youth Business International (YBI) Its mission is to empower young Barbadians, especially those underserved, by providing training, mentoring, start-up loans, and business-development support.
Dominica Youth Business Trust
The Dominica Youth Business Trust was established in May 2004 as a joint initiative between the Government of Dominica, the Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP), the Organization of American States (OAS), and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). Its core purpose is to empower young people (generally aged 18-35) in Dominica to start and sustain small businesses through a combination of training, mentorship, and access to support services.
St Lucia Youth Business Trust
The St. Lucia Youth Business Trust (SLYBT) is a project undertaken by the St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture to stimulate the concept of self-employment and a spirit of enterprise among youth ages 18 – 35 years old. With a focus on overall entrepreneurial development for the youth, the mentoring component serves as the key ingredient to allow the trust to stand out from other organizations in St. Lucia.
Youth Business Trinidad & Tobago
The Youth Business Trinidad and Tobago (YBTT), with the support of the business community, empowers young persons to become entrepreneurs by providing funding, mentorship, learning and development opportunities, and aftercare support services. YBTT’s core function is to assist young persons within the age group of 18-35 who would not otherwise have the opportunity to fulfil their ambition and contribute to the community through the medium of self-employment and the development of their self-confidence.
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