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IYF and the World Bank Group Launch Youth in Action: Network to Advance Youth Civic Engagement in Brazil

The International Youth Foundation (IYF) and the World Bank Group’s Civil Society and Social Innovation Alliance (CIVIC) have launched the Youth in Action: Network, a new initiative designed to strengthen…
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A Closer Look at Youth Workforce Solutions: IYF’s 35th Anniversary Learning Journey in Mexico City

What do youth workforce solutions actually look like when education systems, employers, communities, and young people build pathways to opportunity together — not in theory, but in practice? In April,…
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This Research Confirms It: Passport to Success® Works

Through programs led by the International Youth Foundation (IYF), young people are not just preparing for work—they are gaining life skills such as confidence, communication, and leadership. Now, new peer-reviewed…
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Celebrate the Past. Shape the Future.

Join us in Mexico City | April 21–22, 2026 As the International Youth Foundation celebrates 35 years of impact, we’re inviting our closest supporters and new allies to join us for a…
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Invest in Youth First for Peace, Resilience & Progress: The Lasting Legacy of YPS and Why It Matters Today More than Ever

Ten years ago, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2250 (YPS), marking a historic shift: for the first time, youth were recognized not as threats or passive victims of…
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AI is reshaping work. So, what do we do about it?

Let’s all try and stay calm. We must’ve read a thousand times that Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the world of work at a pace unlike any technological transition in recent…
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Free Online Learning Resources for Young People, Educators & Employers During COVID-19

Check out this list of resources that are either free or offered by a small business or youth-led venture..
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Black Brilliance: Why Investing in HBCUs Is the Smart (and Right) Thing to Do

Last year was filled with organizations—from multinational corporations to small businesses—making Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) commitments after growing calls for racial justice focused not just on our systems of…
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Here’s What Meaningful Youth Engagement Looks Like

As a young woman born and raised in Kenya, I’ve had the privilege of engaging in positive youth development (PYD) programming on two levels: as a participant, and also in more active…
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