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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 Tribute to Former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari
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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Read more: Youth Led Development is Locally Led Development: The Story of Quest Alliance
Youth Led Development is Locally Led Development: 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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Read more: How McDonald’s, IYF, and Community-based Organizations Focus on Life Skills for Chicago’s Youth
How McDonald’s, IYF, and Community-based Organizations Focus on Life Skills for Chicago’s Youth
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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Read more: Bridging the Green Skills Gap: A Path to Energy Transition Success
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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Read more: La Transición Energética y la Brecha de Habilidades Verdes: Una Oportunidad para la Colaboración
La Transición Energética y la Brecha de Habilidades Verdes: Una Oportunidad para la Colaboración
(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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Read more: The Impact of the Youth Opportunity Initiative, as Told by Returning Ambassadors
The Impact of the Youth Opportunity Initiative, as Told by Returning 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…
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Read more: Introducing IYF’s Summer 2023 Youth Opportunity Ambassadors
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…
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Read more: Impulsando el empleo juvenil mediante el nearshoring en America Latina
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…
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Read more: Empowering Youth Employment through Nearshoring in Latin America
Empowering Youth Employment through Nearshoring in Latin America
(En Español) Latin America has seen a surge in employment opportunities in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector due to nearshoring—the practice of outsourcing business processes to nearby countries.…