‘I’m not the only one hustling to escape poverty’: Resilience through International Networks

All young people's well-being, regardless of where they live, their race, gender, or social class, is essential for personal and professional success. Our participants are already disadvantaged by their environment and lack of access to opportunities. Some of them live below poverty levels, are neither confident of their abilities nor aware of the opportunities they may have to get ahead in their entrepreneurial journeys.

This research report presents the findings from a project, funded by the Brigstow Institute, that provided opportunities for young entrepreneurs from low-income communities to collaborate with other like-minded young people, supported by a team of researchers and educators. The project enabled then to participate in creating a community that addresses their current realities and develops value-laden possibilities for improving their lived experiences through business start-ups.