Resolution Project and Enactus Global Combine to Create a Global Leader in Youth Social Entrepreneurship

New York, New York — October 8 — Resolution Project announced the groundbreaking integration of Enactus Global, bringing the organizations together as one of the largest global nonprofits focused on youth leadership and social entrepreneurship. This combined organization serves over 40,000 young social entrepreneurs from the undergraduate level, annually across nearly 100 countries and sets a new standard in promoting and fostering youth social entrepreneurship.

Resolution Project committed over $2 million in Enactus Global and Enactus USA to strengthen the Enactus network and re-staff the organization. The combined offerings of Resolution and Enactus Global create a comprehensive suite of services designed to support undergraduates in everything from initial social enterprise concepts to scaling and investment. This includes mentorship, seed capital, and access to a sector-leading global network, ensuring that young innovators have the tools to turn their ideas into impact.

Resolution Project and Enactus Global Impact:

    • 40,000+ young social entrepreneurs engaged annually.
    • Impact in nearly 100 countries.
    • 691 Resolution Fellows have affected over 6.3 million lives, with their ventures holding at least a $6.5 billion market cap from initial grants of less than $10,000.
    • Combines Resolution Project’s 17-year history of driving social impact with Enactus’ 50 years of leadership and innovation

“Each year, we witness tens of thousands of inspiring and dedicated undergraduate students eager to make a difference in their communities and the world. By uniting Resolution and Enactus, we provide these young leaders with a clear path to immediate action and the opportunity to scale their impactful efforts,” said George Tsiatis, CEO & Co-Founder of Resolution Project

The combination of Resolution Project and Enactus Global represents a significant step in the social entrepreneurship space. At a time when other organizations supporting youth-led social entrepreneurship are winding down operations, Resolution and Enactus Global present an offering for long-term leadership. This resilience is highlighted by a committed and growing set of funders, Board members, staff, and volunteers, along with a robust set of partnerships across the impact ecosystem to anchor and align resources for promising talent. 

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About Resolution Project

Resolution Project is a global non-profit fostering youth leadership development through collaborative social entrepreneurship. Founded in 2007, Resolution identifies young leaders through Social Venture Challenges and empowers them to make a positive impact today through Resolution Fellowships. Resolution Fellows receive dynamic, hands-on support to implement their ventures and to develop as socially-responsible leaders. With over 617 Resolution Fellows in 70+ countries, working in diverse, high-impact fields such as education, healthcare, human rights, water resources, and sustainability, Resolution is building a generation of leaders with a lifelong commitment to social responsibility. For more information, please visit www.resolutionproject.org. 

About Enactus Global 

For nearly 50 years, Enactus has educated young people around the world how to use innovation and entrepreneurship to solve the world’s most pressing problems. Long before notions of corporate social responsibility, stakeholder capitalism, or environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting hit the mainstream, Enactus trained young people to use business as a force for good. Originally founded in 1975 as a U.S. nonprofit organization, Enactus expanded in 1995 and now operates as a locally-rooted, globally informed network across 6 continents. Today, through their team-based, experiential learning approach, young people learn the skills needed for the future of work in every sector. Each Enactus student team then uses what they learn to launch an entrepreneurial initiative that makes positive social and environmental impact. Since their founding, Enactus students have created more than 75,000 projects and businesses, benefiting millions of people.

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