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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.

The Youth Opportunity Ambassador Program Turns 5

Eleven young people joined the Youth Opportunity (YO) Ambassador Program earlier this summer anticipating professional growth, but they could not predict the profound impact the program would have on their…
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Ambassador Spotlight: Rising to the Challenge with Maria Angela Lopez

Since 2018, IYF and McDonald’s have partnered together to improve employment opportunities and reduce barriers to employment among adolescents and young adults ages 16-24. The Youth Opportunity (YO) Ambassador program…
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IYF y los empleos verdes juveniles en el InterAction Forum 2023

(English) Durante el InterAction Forum de este año, la International Youth Foundation (IYF) dejó huella. Liz Vance, Directora Técnica para América Latina y el Caribe y Líder de la Estrategia de…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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