Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
As part of High Gear, a four-year project led by the International Youth Foundation focused on advancing South Africa’s public Technical, Vocational, Education & Training (TVET) college system, in-depth interviews were conducted with young women pursuing or employed in engineering careers,...
Rossana G. Emmanuelli, PTS facilitator at National Talent Academy in Bayamon, delivers a PTS lesson on preparing resumes and writing cover letters.
Puerto Rico, my place of birth, is known for its colorful streets, rich traditions, natural wonders, flavorful food, and rhythmic...
Of course, the history of women and our contributions to all aspects of society are worthy of year-round, everyday recognition. Still, Women’s History Month (WHM) is a time I look forward to every year. My favorite day of WHM is March 8—International Women’s Day (IWD)—which I came to appreciate...
As a girl, I grew up in a home where I was told that I could be and do anything. Now, as a young professional in the...
Crecí en un hogar donde me decían que podía llegar a ser y hacer lo que quisiera. Ahora, como una joven profesionista en el sector del desarrollo...
Youth Opportunity Ambassador Yessica Pineda values mentorship because of the positive impact it's had on her life.
“One of the biggest challenges for me initially going into college was being a first-generation student. As much as my parents wanted to help me, there were barriers. I was...
Youth Opportunity Ambassador Trint Patterson talks about why Black Futures Month resonates with him.
IYF President & CEO Susan Reichle shares why she believes it was critical for IYF to sign on to the pledge developed by the Coalition for Racial & Ethnic Diversity in Development.
In 2018, IYF’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council formed to push the organization to take action for meaningful change at IYF. “Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion is absolutely critical to...
