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: Looking for Best Practices and Innovation for Socioemotional Health
Looking for Best Practices and Innovation for Socioemotional Health
Sometimes, it takes more than traditional academic approaches to keep young people in school and engaged. At the LEAPS learning event, “Strengthening Youth Opportunity in Rural America,” on May 20,…
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Read more: Lightning Talk: Approaches that Move the Needle
Lightning Talk: Approaches that Move the Needle
Young people have a lot to say about the policies and decisions that affect them, and communities are starting to listen. Learn more about youth in advisory roles in Northwest…
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Read more: Education Aligned to Workforce Needs
Education Aligned to Workforce Needs
The world of work changes fast, and often. To thrive, students need skills that match market demand, relevant experiences, and pathways to employers, jobs, and careers. Panelists from the education…
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Read more: Lightning Talk: Conditions that Move the Needle
Lightning Talk: Conditions that Move the Needle
Rebecca Kelley, the Director of Development of Foundations at the National 4-H Council, presents new research into social mobility paints a picture of young people from rural communities climbing the…
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Read more: Forging Partnerships & Aligning Investments: The Role of Large Corporations and Foundations in Investing in the Future
Forging Partnerships & Aligning Investments: The Role of Large Corporations and Foundations in Investing in the Future
Investments can lead to lasting economic development and real community improvement. Gain insight from success stories and lessons learned in Texas and Northwest Louisiana in this discussion with corporate leaders…
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Read more: Rural Trends: Issues and Opportunities in Rural America
Rural Trends: Issues and Opportunities in Rural America
What challenges do young people in rural areas and small cities face? What opportunities exist and what solutions stand out? Hear from the experts, including those who know best—young people…
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Read more: LEAPS Learning Event – Opening Remarks
LEAPS Learning Event – Opening Remarks
Susan Reichle, IYF’s President & CEO, highlights accomplishments and lessons learned in her opening remarks at the LEAPS learning event, “Strengthening Youth Opportunity in Rural America,” held on May 20,…
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Read more: Lessons Across Borders: The Promise of Integrated Approaches and Young Protagonists in Fostering Youth Reconnection
Lessons Across Borders: The Promise of Integrated Approaches and Young Protagonists in Fostering Youth Reconnection
Recognizing that solutions to local problems transcend national boundaries, in 2016 the International Youth Foundation launched (Re)Connecting Youth: Exchanging Global Lessons (RCY). Supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the…
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Read more: (Re)Connecting Youth “Safe Spaces” Learning Event – Keynote Speaker
(Re)Connecting Youth “Safe Spaces” Learning Event – Keynote Speaker
Watch as Kristin Williams, Director of Community Initiatives at The Sherwood Foundation, shares her keynote address at a (Re)Connecting Youth learning event in Omaha, Nebraska. An initiative of IYF, (Re)Connecting…