Yunus Social Business Kenya (YSB Kenya) is part of Yunus Social Business Global Initiatives, founded in 2011 by Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus, Saskia Bruysten and Sophie Eisenmann to expand the success of social business from Bangladesh around the world.
Yunus Social Business Kenya was envi… read moresioned to harness the potential of social businesses in Kenya. We are committed to financing and supporting businesses that solve human problems. We launched in March 2018 with three Kenyan partners; Bharat Doshi, Nilesh Doshi and Vinay Sanghrajka with the backing of group of esteemed patrons.
Our Philanthropic Venture Funds grow local social businesses that provide employment, education, healthcare, clean water and clean energy to over 3 million people in East Africa, Latin America & India. We turn donations into investments in social businesses, which we reinvest over and over again, multiplying the impact each time. Our long-term, patient loans and hands-on growth support are delivered by our team of local professionals, allowing our social businesses to flourish.
What We Do
YSB Kenya provides patient finance and business support to social businesses. We identify social businesses of merit and help them grow and scale their social impact.