“Vunari Business Camp” Empowers Youth Entrepreneurs Across Maldives on International Youth Day

Special training camps under the banner of “Vunari Business Camp” were held across the Maldives today, August 16, to mark International Youth Day. Organized by the Business Center Corporation (BCC), the initiative aimed to equip young entrepreneurs with practical skills in business management, product development, and marketing, while fostering an engaging learning environment.

The camps were simultaneously conducted in 12 regions through BCC’s Regional Business Centers, bringing together youth engaged in business, aspiring entrepreneurs, women’s development committees, island councils, and experienced community members. Sessions focused on brainstorming business ideas, creating commercial products, learning effective advertising strategies, and developing sales techniques through discussions and collaborative activities.

Unlike previous years’ information sessions, this year’s program was designed with a fresh approach. Many camps were held along the beachside, blending learning with recreational activities and sports. Organizers said the goal was to highlight the Maldives’ rich natural environment while making business training more dynamic and appealing to youth.

Participants welcomed the new format, noting that it helped make the sessions more engaging and practical. The feedback, according to BCC, underscores the importance of organizing entrepreneurial development activities in settings that resonate with young people.

The Vunari Business Camp forms part of BCC’s wider efforts to boost the contribution of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to the national economy. The corporation continues to offer technical advice, training, and support to Maldivians eager to strengthen their role in the business sector.