About DS4Y

A Marketplace for Positive Social Impact

Our goal is to promote inclusive economic growth by creating opportunities for rural youth to turn their talents and resources into thriving businesses, enhancing their livelihoods while fostering local entrepreneurship.

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Story & Approach

Driving Sustainable Development Goals

At the heart of the Good Market is a commitment to sustainable development. Every transaction made on the platform contributes to a more equitable world. Whether you're a buyer or seller, your participation actively supports global goals such as:
SDG 1: No Poverty
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End poverty in all its forms everywhere

SDG 5: Gender Equality
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Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

Reduce inequality within and among countries

Our Purpose

With a focus on empowerment, we transform visions into enduring impact.

SKILLS TRAINING

Empowering local talent with essential digital and vocational skills.

Project Implementation

Partnering with agencies to implement impactful, community-driven development projects.

Market Access

Providing platforms for selling locally-produced goods and freelance services globally.

Project Partners

We’re honored to partner with organizations that share our commitment to impact and growth.

IMPACT

Key Points That Define Our Success

75+
MICROWORKSPACE GRADUATES

Successfully trained and onboarded 75 Zimbabwean youth in digital skills and basic business practices thay will use to provide services to local and global clientelle.

200
MAKERSPACE BENEFICIARIES

The two Makerspace locations consist of community workshops equipped with tools and technology that empower people to create, invent, and solve problems.