Center Youth Perspectives
We engage youth in designing programs that work.
Youth-centered design practices create lasting impact.
IYF engages young people as co-creators of programs, campaigns, and solutions, building leadership, agency, and problem-solving skills while making sure every initiative reflects youth realities.
UP for Change
IYF partnered with youth to design the UP for Change Leadership Program, which in turn empowers youth participants to make decisions to make grants from a $600,000 fund to support more accessible, equitable educational environments. In UP for Change, youth are leaders, decision-makers, and grant-makers—centering the needs of youth from start to finish.
Burberry Inspire Program
Burberry Inspire provides global youth with opportunities to explore their creative skills from the arts to STEM. This program centers youth voices, equipping young people to express themselves and drive change in their communities.