WHO WE ARE
Open Minds Foundation is a youth-led non-profit organization founded at Vancouver, BC in 2025 dedicated to creating opportunities for youth.
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Our work is dedicated to shaping the future of leadership and entrepreneurship for every youth because we believe that every young person deserves an opportunity to be a leader in their communities.
We strive to foster entrepreneurship, supporting youth-led initiatives, and building community networks where youth empower each other to innovate and create lasting change. Our core values are listed below.
WHAT WE DO
Provide youth business & entrepreneurship opportunities
Connect with partners and fund their projects.
Build community networks and connections.
Support and build a brighter future for youth.
DIVERSITY
We celebrate and include a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, identities, and perspectives.
INCLUSIVITY
​We work to make every space welcoming, safe, and accessible for all youth.
RECONCILIATION
We are committed to respecting Indigenous history and communities and ground our operations in the First Peoples Principles of Learning.
EMPOWERMENT
​Our goal is to empower youth to gain the skills, confidence, and independence to create initiatives that make a lasting impact.
PROGRAMS
Open Minds Foundations creates pathways for youth to transform their ideas into reality by providing them with funding, resources, partners, and opportunities. We do our work primarily through our three programs that allow youth to develop and strengthen their projects and work with us. Whether it's helping to start a project from the ground-up or strengthening established teams, our programs are designed to ensure that every idea has the chance to make real-world impacts.
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Individual Development Program
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School Clubs & Community Projects Program
3
Non=Profit Organization Partnership Program
MOMENTUM
Case Competition
April 11th, 2026 @ UBC Sauder
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PARTNERS
Open Minds Foundation is proud to work alongside a growing network of school clubs, community programs, and non-profit organizations that share our commitment to empowering youth. These partnerships strengthen our ability to empower students and connect them with resources. Join us today!
IMPACTS
50+
Partnerships
6+
$10,700+
Events
Raised and awarded
200+
Youth volunteers & event participants