Celebrate International Youth Day with IYF All of August
Celebrate International Youth Day with IYF All of August
IYF Rings the Nasdaq Opening Bell on International Youth Day!
IYF proudly rang the Nasdaq opening bell on August 12, in celebration of International Youth Day!
This momentous event highlights our nearly 35-year commitment to empowering young people and driving digital innovation for sustainable development. The theme for this year’s International Youth Day, "From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development," emphasizes the crucial role of digitalization in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Relive the Moment:
- Watch the Ceremony replay on Nasdaq, Facebook, Twitter X
- Read the full press release
Thank you for celebrating this milestone with us and supporting IYF’s mission to empower youth globally!
Join IYF in Celebrating International Youth Day All Month Long!
This year, we honor the incredible impact of young people in driving digital innovation for sustainable development. Throughout August, we invite you to join us in recognizing and supporting the transformative power of youth. Explore our resources, watch inspiring stories, read insightful blogs, and contribute to our mission.
Together, we can empower young people to create sustainable solutions for our world's most pressing challenges. Discover how you can get involved and make a difference. Let’s celebrate the power of youth and digital innovation all month long!
“The youth of the world represent our legacy and our values. It’s up to all of us to ensure they have every opportunity to succeed. IYF does exactly that. Let’s collectively strive to ‘leave this world a better place than we found it’ by assisting every child in succeeding in this mission.”
—Andrew J. Elder, President & CEO, The Elder Group, LLC
Inspiring Stories
“There is no better way to change the world than to inspire, train and educate youth to believe they can make a positive difference. The International Youth Foundation, through its global programs, is helping young people all over the world realize their potential both personally and in community. IYF leaders are passionate and dedicated and constantly seek to innovate. IYF is worth learning about.”
—Maureen Orth, Founder, Marina Orth Foundation, Medellin, Colombia
Innovation in Action
Watch how young people around the world are using digital innovation to drive sustainable development and create meaningful change.
“Investing in our youth provides the greatest return of any investment we can make—the S&P 500 return is dwarfed by what a single young person can do if they reach their potential. By investing in youth, we are compounding our interest —they become the greatest asset we have as a society, nation, and world.”
—Frank Salvatore, IYF Supporter
Support IYF and Our Mission
- Provide training in sought-after life skills (like teamwork, conflict management, and critical thinking) for young people in Mexico.
- Prepare young women in Palestine to secure good-paying jobs in typically male-dominated fields like auto mechanics and electrical repair and maintenance.
- Strengthen the capacity of local partner organizations to better serve the young people in their communities.
