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Stay updated on how IYF and our partners are shaping the future of work, equity, and opportunity for young people worldwide.
Our newsroom is where youth success stories meet global insights. Explore program milestones, thought leadership, and press features showing how IYF advances youth development, workforce transformation, and social impact.
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Read more: Jóvenes e innovación: cómo IYF transforma el turismo en México y Colombia

Jóvenes e innovación: cómo IYF transforma el turismo en México y Colombia
En América Latina, el turismo y la hospitalidad están cambiando. México y Colombia atraen cada año a millones de visitantes, y los viajeros de hoy exigen algo más que un servicio: buscan experiencias creativas e innovadoras. Sin embargo, muchos jóvenes talentosos no cuentan con las herramientas para aprovechar estas oportunidades laborales en sus comunidades. Aquí…
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Read more: Youth and Innovation: How IYF is Transforming Tourism in Mexico and Colombia

Youth and Innovation: How IYF is Transforming Tourism in Mexico and Colombia
SPANISH In Latin America, tourism and hospitality are evolving rapidly. Mexico and Colombia welcome millions of visitors every year, and today’s travelers expect more than just a service—they seek creative, innovative experiences. Yet, many talented young people lack the tools to seize these opportunities. This is where IYF steps in. Through programs that develop both…
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Read more: Is Higher Education Preparing Students for an AI-Driven Future? Reflections from a UCLA Undergraduate

Is Higher Education Preparing Students for an AI-Driven Future? Reflections from a UCLA Undergraduate
By Georgiana Morris, Marketing & Communications Intern at the International Youth Foundation, UCLA Undergraduate Artificial Intelligence (AI) permeates every second of our lives. Yet in higher education, it often feels like background noise rather than a core skill students are expected to master. Most of us recognize AI’s transformative potential, but few receive hands-on…
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Read more: Meet the students exploring the future of work through Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Meet the students exploring the future of work through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Through the EY Microsoft AI Skills Passport, seven college students from across the U.S. are exploring how AI intersects with their studies, their goals, and the real-world skills they’ll need to lead in a rapidly evolving job market.
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Read more: IYF’S 2025 UP for Change Leaders

IYF’S 2025 UP for Change Leaders
Meet This New Community of Young Changemakers. This week, we join the world in celebrating Neurodiversity Week, an initiative aimed to transform how neurodiversity is perceived. For us, there’s no better way to commemorate this occasion than by introducing a new, unique, and inspiring community of young people who seek to make the world,…
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Read more: IYF Celebrates Black History Month with a Virtual Fireside Chat

IYF Celebrates Black History Month with a Virtual Fireside Chat
This Black History Month, our team at IYF held a Virtual Fireside Chat honoring the 2025 theme, “African Americans and Labor.” This event allowed us to reflect on the profound impact Black workers have had throughout history, from their transformative roles in shaping industries and economies to their continuous efforts in pushing for social and…
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Read more: Want Children and Youth’s Participation to be Meaningful? Make it Safe

Want Children and Youth’s Participation to be Meaningful? Make it Safe
Today we celebrate World Children’s Day, which commemorates the Declaration of and Convention on the Rights of the Child. At IYF we are particularly fond of championing Article 12 which states that children have the right to give their opinions freely on issues that affect them and that adults should listen and take children seriously.…
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Read more: IYF e INCAF unen fuerzas para impulsar la empleabilidad juvenil en El Salvador

IYF e INCAF unen fuerzas para impulsar la empleabilidad juvenil en El Salvador
ENGLISH San Salvador, El Salvador – La Fundación Internacional para la Juventud (IYF) duplica su apuesta por el futuro de El Salvador con la segunda fase del programa Jóvenes con Entrega. Tras el éxito rotundo de la primera etapa, que logró insertar laboralmente al 58% de los participantes, esta iniciativa se expande para beneficiar a…
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Read more: IYF and INCAF Join Forces to Boost Youth Employment in El Salvador

IYF and INCAF Join Forces to Boost Youth Employment in El Salvador
San Salvador, El Salvador – The International Youth Foundation (IYF) is doubling down on its commitment to El Salvador’s future with the second phase of the Jóvenes con Entrega program. Building on the resounding success of the first phase, which helped 58% of participants secure employment, the initiative is now expanding to benefit an additional…
