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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: Skills-Based Hiring Revolutionizes Opportunities for Young Workers
Skills-Based Hiring Revolutionizes Opportunities for Young Workers
Young people around the world face extensive barriers when entering the labor market: rapidly changing industries driven by AI, the need for digital skills, the energy transition and nearshoring, underperforming…
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Read more: Reflecting On How Hispanic Heritage Has Influenced Career Development
Reflecting On How Hispanic Heritage Has Influenced Career Development
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we are excited to celebrate and appreciate the rich cultural contributions of our Hispanic colleagues. At IYF, we take pride in recognizing and…
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Read more: Honoring the Life and Legacy of Richard F. Schubert, IYF’s Founding Chairman
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Richard F. Schubert, IYF’s Founding Chairman
Dick Schubert (left) and IYF’s founder Rick Little (right) connecting with youth in a Zambian village during one of our early site visits. The International Youth Foundation (IYF) honors the…
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Read more: Inspiring Leadership: Reflections from Youth Opportunity Ambassadors
Inspiring Leadership: Reflections from Youth Opportunity Ambassadors
In the wake of a transformative journey spanning six impactful years, the Youth Opportunity (YO) initiative, in partnership with McDonald’s Corporation and IYF, hit a significant milestone! Through our flagship life…
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Read more: Desarrollo Juvenil Positivo (DJP) como Impulsor del Cambio: EquipYouth México
Desarrollo Juvenil Positivo (DJP) como Impulsor del Cambio: EquipYouth México
(English) En IYF, nos apasiona apoyar a nuestros socios para fortalecer los activos que tienen las personas jóvenes, ya sea una mayor confianza en sí mismas o el acceso a…
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Read more: Positive Youth Development (PYD) as a Catalyst for Change: EquipYouth Mexico
Positive Youth Development (PYD) as a Catalyst for Change: EquipYouth Mexico
(Español) At IYF, we are passionate about supporting partners to strengthen the assets young people have, whether that’s a greater belief in themselves or access to market-relevant skills and training.…
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Read more: Digital Family Planning: Balancing Risks and Rewards
Digital Family Planning: Balancing Risks and Rewards
It is no secret that technology has revolutionized our world, especially within healthcare. Digital innovations have re-shaped the way we perceive our health and how healthcare providers operate. Recently, there…
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Read more: A Training in Your Pocket: Optimizing Chatapp-based Training to Find Success Online
A Training in Your Pocket: Optimizing Chatapp-based Training to Find Success Online
The internet allows youth-serving organizations to deliver training cheaply and at scale, but young people around the world know that these experiences are often just …. horrible…. and that’s putting…
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Read more: Introducing the 2024 Burberry Inspire Young Leaders Programme
Introducing the 2024 Burberry Inspire Young Leaders Programme
IYF is thrilled to unveil the inaugural Burberry Inspire Young Leaders (YLs) Programme. This initiative is dedicated to amplifying youth voices, fostering creativity and driving positive change. Designed for young…
