Program

Entrepreneurial Ladies Leading with Action

About The Program

Ella, Inc. (Entrepreneurial Ladies Leading with Action), is a multi-phase exploratory learning program that teaches and empowers young woman to create social impact ventures that bring value to their communities.

The program gives young women leaders from around the world the opportunity to learn how to create social impact ventures that will make a difference in their communities. Ellas (young women, ages 16-21), that are accepted to participate in the Ella, Inc. program, get to optimize their growth development as young leaders, innovators, and social entrepreneurs.

What Do These Stats On
Women Growth Development Reveal?

118.5 million girls are out of school globally

Globally, women make up only about 39% of the labor force

Girls and young women in conflict zones face the greatest educational disadvantage

Women are more likely than men to prioritize social and environmental sustainability in their businesses

Only a quarter of women entrepreneurs seek financing when starting their businesses, despite their growth

35% of women entrepreneurs report facing gender-based challenges

118.5 million girls are out of school globally

Globally, women make up only about 39% of the labor force

Girls and young women in conflict zones face the greatest educational disadvantage

Women are more likely than men to prioritize social and environmental sustainability in their businesses

Only a quarter of women entrepreneurs seek financing when starting their businesses, despite their growth

35% of women entrepreneurs report facing gender-based challenges

How Are We Helping To Break These Challenges?

Introducing Ella, Inc.

Our mission is to empower young women to become the leaders and change-makers of tomorrow.

Participants will learn social entrepreneurship, develop real-world solutions, and create social impact ventures—all of this while gaining the confidence and skills they need to succeed.

Qualifying participants earn FULL scholarships to attend the Stage I / Ella, Inc. Workshop and Stage 2 / Ella, Inc. Camp.

At every stage, we provide mentorship, resources, and a supportive community to ensure their growth. We’re not just teaching skills—we’re building a vibrant community of driven young women prepared to bring change to their communitites.

Through our 4 stage experience, Ellas get to create and execute their social impact venture through an immersive curriculum that brings together skills-based, social entrepreneurship, mindfulness and real life hands-on learning.

The Ella, Inc. experience prepares young women with the tools they need to deliver social impact projects, through innovative solutions to underserved communities.

Ella, Inc. Social Impact Workshop

Ella, Inc. Camp

Ella, Inc. Social Venture Implementation

Ella, Inc. Summer Internship

The Ella, Inc. program includes the:

Ella, Inc. Social Impact Workshop

Ella, Inc. Camp

Ella, Inc. Social Venture Implementation

Ella, Inc. Summer Internship

Experience dynamic, hands-on learning that includes:

Duration: 2.5 Days
Overview: Kickstart your journey with a fun, hands-on workshop where young women (ages 15-19) dive into the exciting world of social entrepreneurship.
Day 1: Get inspired with an introduction to the Ella, Inc. mission, mindfulness practices, and the basics of creating social impact.
Day 2: Roll up your sleeves for interactive sessions in critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation. Start building your Social Impact Canvas Model!
Day 3: Bring it all together with project development and pitch your social impact ideas to a panel of experts in a thrilling final session.
Outcome: The top three participants win FULL scholarships* to take their journey to the next level at Stage II—the Ella, Inc. Camp.

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"I learned the importance of sisterhood and networking"

We cannot sit back and watch others achieve their goals. We have to be active and go after ours.

- Ivanna Reyes / Girls 4 The Future

*Travel Expenses are not included

Strategic Alliances - Foundations

Engage in an immersive training experience that includes:

Duration: 2-Week On Campus
Overview: Dive deeper into social entrepreneurship at a prestigious university in Miami, Florida, with a camp experience like no other!
Advanced Leadership Training: Enhancing leadership skills through more complex projects and challenges.
Skill Development: Participants refine their project management, financial literacy, and marketing skills tailored to social ventures.
Mentorship: Each participant receives personalized guidance from experienced mentors in the social entrepreneurship field.
Network Building and Cultural Exchange: Ellas engage in activities that enhancing their global perspectives and collaborative abilities.
Explore the world of business with corporate visits and showcase your progress in an exciting final pitch competition.
Outcome: Refine their projects and compete for seed funding to bring their social impact ventures to life.

"The cultural exchange was simply beautiful."

I enjoyed learning from the guest speakers about the stock market, marketing, teamwork, and communication, all while participating in dynamic activities.

- Camila Deras / Soft Skills Lab