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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: A Vision for Equity: Celebrating Grantees Making an Impact Through Participatory Grantmaking

A Vision for Equity: Celebrating Grantees Making an Impact Through Participatory Grantmaking
Oak Foundation contributes to a safer, fairer, and more sustainable world. Through its Learning Differences Programme, Oak Foundation believes that together we can build a world in which schools unlock…
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Read more: La contratación por competencias transforma las oportunidades laborales para la juventud

La contratación por competencias transforma las oportunidades laborales para la juventud
Las personas jóvenes de todo el mundo enfrentan numerosos desafíos al ingresar al mercado laboral: industrias que cambian rápidamente impulsadas por la IA, la necesidad de habilidades digitales, la transición…
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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…


