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IYF Champions Youth Green Jobs at the 2023 InterAction Forum
(Español) At this year’s InterAction Forum, IYF made a resounding impact, with one of our very own, Liz Vance, Technical Director for Latin America and the Caribbean and Green Jobs…
A Tribute to Former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari
Source: Nordic Co-operation website (norden.org) We’d like to pay tribute to former President of Finland, Martti Ahtisaari, who was champion of IYF’s work and mission. He passed away on October 16,…
Youth-Led Development in Action: The Story of Quest Alliance
As a global organization with teams based in all our operating countries, the International Youth Foundation (IYF) relies on the unparalleled expertise and experience of local teams and partners. They…
Building Life Skills for Chicago's Youth With McDonald's and IYF
Essential life skills are crucial for success in the real world. Through a partnership with McDonald’s, the Youth Opportunity (YO) Program has enabled IYF to collaborate with 10 local community-based…
Bridging the Green Skills Gap: A Path to Energy Transition Success
(Español) The energy transition is well underway, propelling us toward a future fueled by cleaner, renewable sources of energy. However, as we make this crucial shift, a pressing challenge emerges…
La transición energética y la brecha de habilidades verdes
(English) La transición energética está en marcha, impulsándonos hacia un futuro alimentado por fuentes de energía más limpias y renovables. Sin embargo, a medida que avanzamos en este cambio crucial,…
The Youth Opportunity Initiative's Impact, Told by Ambassadors
Since 2018, IYF and McDonald’s have partnered together to improve employment opportunities and reduce barriers among adolescents and young adults. The YO Ambassadors program is a part of the McDonald’s-sponsored…
Introducing IYF’s Summer 2023 Youth Opportunity Ambassadors
Summer 2023 marks the five-year anniversary of the launch of the Youth Opportunity (YO) initiative, which has seen tremendous success due to the support and funding from McDonald’s. Together, IYF…
Impulsando el empleo juvenil mediante el nearshoring en America Latina
En América Latina (AL) se ha registrado un incremento en las oportunidades laborales del sector de Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación (TIC) gracias al nearshoring, una práctica que implica…