YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP & FINANCE ASSOCIATION
Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders
Discover opportunities to learn, collaborate, innovate, and grow through YEFA.
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ABOUT YEFA
Where Young MindsLearn, Lead, and Grow.
Youth Entrepreneurship and Finance Association (YEFA) is a nonprofit organization that brings together young people interested in entrepreneurship, finance, and investment.
Through educational opportunities, practical experiences, and a community supported by academic advisors and industry professionals, YEFA helps members develop knowledge, confidence, and leadership skills.
Discover More About YEFADISCOVER OPPORTUNITIES
Explore Our Programs
Discover initiatives that encourage young people to explore finance, entrepreneurship, creativity, and service.
Youth Sustainable Investment Challenge
Explore investment research, financial strategy, and sustainability through a youth-focused challenge.
Explore ProgramYouth SDG Art Conference
Connect creativity with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through art and expression.
Explore ProgramYouth Sustainable Venture Capital
Discover impact investing, due diligence, and the development of investment ideas.
Explore ProgramPresident's Volunteer Service Award
Learn about volunteer service recognition and YEFA’s historical involvement with the award program.
Explore ProgramTeach Finance for Global Impact
Help expand financial literacy through youth-led education, community outreach, and practical finance lessons.
Explore ProgramYEFA GLOBAL IMPACT
Empowering Young Minds.Creating Real Impact.
YEFA brings together students, emerging leaders, and young innovators through educational programs, international competitions, and opportunities for personal development.
DOCUMENTED RESULTS
YSIC 2026Global Participation in Action
48Countries Represented
373Participating Teams
540+Student Participants
15,000+Students Reached
Figures represent reported results from the 2026 Youth Sustainable Investment Challenge (YSIC), a YEFA program. They are not YEFA-wide cumulative totals.
BEYOND THE NUMBERS
YEFA Achievements & Opportunities
From student-led initiatives to alumni accomplishments, YEFA's activities extend beyond individual competitions.
Student Leadership
YEFA provides opportunities for students to lead initiatives, organize activities, and develop leadership skills with guidance from experienced advisors.
Alumni Achievements
YEFA alumni have received admissions to universities including Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, Columbia, Cornell, and other institutions.
Education & Social Impact
Through entrepreneurship, financial education, investment challenges, and social-impact activities, YEFA encourages young people to turn ideas into action.
FROM THE ARCHIVE
Events & Highlights
A selection of documented YEFA activities from previous years.
012026
YSIC 2026 HIGHLIGHTS
Investment Challenge
2026 Competition Highlights
Explore the 2026 Youth Sustainable Investment Challenge, its winners, judges, and global participation.
Explore Highlights022024
YSIC 2024 ARCHIVE
Investment Challenge
2024 Investment Challenge
Explore the archived 2024 Youth Sustainable Investment Challenge.
View Archive032023
YSAC 2023 EXHIBITION
Art Exhibition
Online Art Exhibition
View the 2023 gallery associated with YEFA’s Youth SDG Art Conference.
View Archive042023
YSIC 2023 ARCHIVE
Investment Challenge
2023 Investment Challenge
Visit the archived 2023 Youth Sustainable Investment Challenge page.
View ArchiveExplore more activities through YEFA's event archive.
Browse EventsSTUDENT INVOLVEMENTGet Involved
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with YEFA Clubs.
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