Providing Youth with a Tangible Stake in the Future

Studies suggest that even a small amount of savings can have a range of positive developmental outcomes for youth. YouthSave, which helped more than 130,000 young people in four developing countries open savings accounts, found that participants reported improvements across four important dimensions: academic performance, financial capability, health, and future orientation. Watch the video below to learn about the YouthSave experience and hear the stories of four young savers.