Asia & Oceania
In this region where countries with already huge youth contingents are experiencing massive population growth, we offer solutions for turning the youth bulge into a demographic dividend. Beginning more than two decades ago, we’ve empowered young people here with the information, skills, and mentoring to succeed as employees and as entrepreneurs. Working with international partners, we’ve developed initiatives that offer youth market-relevant training to help them win jobs and close the skills gap. As part of our commitment to our global partner network, we support local organizations through workshops, tailored curricula, and mentoring that build their capacity to serve youth.
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Read more: Education and Livelihood Skills Alliance (ELSA)

Education and Livelihood Skills Alliance (ELSA)
From 2004 to 2011, ELSA provided learning and employment opportunities for at-risk children and youth living in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao and Central Mindanao, Philippines. Bringing together five…
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Read more: YouthActionNet® (2001-2019)

YouthActionNet® (2001-2019)
YouthActionNet® was IYF’s flagship social entrepreneurship program. The 18-year initiative was launched in 2001 and sought to strengthen and expand the impact of youth-led social ventures around the globe. Over…
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Read more: YOUth No. 4, My Opinion: Muhammad Shahzad Khan

YOUth No. 4, My Opinion: Muhammad Shahzad Khan
This article by Muhammad Shahzad Khan appeared in the Summer 2010 edition of YOUth magazine. Khan is Founder and Executive Director of the Chanan Development Association in Pakistan and 2009…
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Read more: Education & Employment Alliance Global Evaluation Report

Education & Employment Alliance Global Evaluation Report
This report covers the Education and Employment Alliance initiative’s accomplishments, offers important lessons learned, and identifies best practices for reaching disadvantaged, unemployed youth in countries with emerging economies and high rates…
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Read more: YOUth No. 4, Spotlight: A Promising Future? Time Is Running Out for This Generation

YOUth No. 4, Spotlight: A Promising Future? Time Is Running Out for This Generation
This article by Christy Macy appeared in the Summer 2010 edition of YOUth magazine. Macy is Director of Publications at the International Youth Foundation (IYF). In this article, she discusses…
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Read more: Youth:Work Fact Sheet—Promoting a Dual-Client Approach

Youth:Work Fact Sheet—Promoting a Dual-Client Approach
This capacity statement describes the scope and reach of the Youth:Work initiative in terms of the International Youth Foundation’s focus on assessing the needs of two primary clients, youth and…
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Read more: Youth:Work—Assuring Scale & Sustainability

Youth:Work—Assuring Scale & Sustainability
This capacity statement describes the scope and reach of the Youth:Work program in terms of helping partners develop the internal capacity and external networks needed to replicate and sustain successful…
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Read more: Youth:Work—Providing Life & Employability Skills Training

Youth:Work—Providing Life & Employability Skills Training
This capacity statement describes the scope and reach of the Youth:Work initiative in terms of preparing youth for the job market and successful careers through technical and interpersonal skills training.…
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Read more: FieldNotes: Youth Entrepreneurship Lessons from India

FieldNotes: Youth Entrepreneurship Lessons from India
This issue of FieldNotes focuses on the Community Collective Society for Integrated Development (CCFID), an International Youth Foundation (IYF) partner in India. It discusses how CCFID promoted youth entrepreneurship in…
