North America
In the United States and Canada, our initiatives have empowered young change-makers, supported employee engagement, and boosted youth life skills. The recent (Re)Connecting Youth initiative drew on global lessons and drives support for holistic solutions for the millions of youth in the United States not in school or work. Through YouthActionNet®, young social leaders like Michael continue to gain the support system and funding to make social change. Global initiatives like Make a Connection also have directly impacted youth here. Our partnerships originating with many North American companies such as Hilton are creating shared value around the world.
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Read more: Black Futures Month

Black Futures Month
Youth Opportunity Ambassador Trint Patterson talks about why Black Futures Month resonates with him.
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Read more: Juneteenth: A Celebration and History Lesson with Ambassador Trint

Juneteenth: A Celebration and History Lesson with Ambassador Trint
YO Ambassador Trint says “Juneteenth is a celebration and history lesson all in one.” Hear more from Trint about the importance of this holiday and how it helps tell the…
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Read more: Juneteenth: A Global Perspective with Ambassador Victoria

Juneteenth: A Global Perspective with Ambassador Victoria
YO Ambassador Victoria says Juneteenth “is not just a sacred U.S. independence day.” Hear more from Victoria about how the recognition of Juneteenth resonates around the world.
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Read more: Do Good Program (2018-2022)

Do Good Program (2018-2022)
Launched in 2018, the Do Good portfolio started as a three-year initiative of IYF and Rodan + Fields Prescription for Change Foundation to equip Nashville youth, ages 14-18, from marginalized communities with the skills,…
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Read more: Scaling Partnerships and Private Sector Engagement at USAID: Recommendations for the Biden Administration

Scaling Partnerships and Private Sector Engagement at USAID: Recommendations for the Biden Administration
“The world that the Biden administration is inheriting has changed drastically in the last 12 months. With shifting geopolitical dynamics, a global pandemic, and economic crisis, the administration must ensure…
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Read more: LEAPS: Bhavani Tivakaran on Advocating for Change

LEAPS: Bhavani Tivakaran on Advocating for Change
Bhavani Tivakaran, President of the Teen Advisory Committee with Step Forward (https://www.stepforwardnla.org/) of Northwest Louisiana, on the potential of young people to create change in their communities. We spoke with…

