Case Study
YoungOnes Sofia: Empowering Youth Through Flexible Employment
Democracy & Human Rights, Inclusion & Gender Equality
Interculturality & Multilingualism
Environmental Transition
Social Challenge Addressed
High youth unemployment and the growing number of NEETs (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) in Bulgaria. The project addresses limited access to flexible, fair employment for young people, especially students and international residents.
Description of the Solution / Business Idea
YoungOnes Sofia is a social enterprise that connects young workers with short-term job opportunities in hospitality and events through a mobile app. It promotes flexibility, fairness, and skill development while supporting businesses facing staff shortages.
We are looking for:
- Funding
- Mentoring
- Partners
- Visibility / media
- Access to users / communities
- Legal or administrative support
We can help with:
- Local knowledge
- Community networks
- Expertise in youth employment and hospitality operations
- Cross-border collaboration
- Mentoring for social start-ups
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals
Project Links
Project Details
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Status:
Pre-founding stage -
Development Stage:
Pre-founding stage -
Estimated Budget:
€23,000 (including app development, legal setup, marketing, and operational buffer) -
Region:
BG41 - Yugozapaden (Bulgaria) -
Country:
Bulgaria
Target Beneficiaries
Youth / students
Unemployed / job seekers
International residents