Sub-Saharan Africa
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Read more: Helping young entrepreneurs succeed: The case for business incubation services
Helping young entrepreneurs succeed: The case for business incubation services
Entrepreneurship isn’t a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Successful entrepreneurs don’t merely rely on a singular skill—they thrive by blending a combination of abilities and resources. There’s an array of needs that fuels…
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Read more: IYF Empowers Youth for the Green Jobs Revolution at the 2023 InterAction Forum
IYF Empowers Youth for the Green Jobs Revolution at the 2023 InterAction Forum
(Español) At this year’s InterAction Forum, IYF made a resounding impact, with one of our very own, Liz Vance, Technical Director for Latin America and the Caribbean and Green Jobs…
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Read more: 3 Solutions for Addressing Women’s Economic Empowerment
3 Solutions for Addressing Women’s Economic Empowerment
Prior to the pandemic, women accounted for 39% of the world’s total employment. By 2020, they represented almost 45% of employment losses globally. At the same time, women-led businesses were…
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Read more: What to Know About Supporting Pathways for Women in Male-Dominated Industries
What to Know About Supporting Pathways for Women in Male-Dominated Industries
As part of High Gear, a four-year project led by the International Youth Foundation focused on advancing South Africa’s public Technical, Vocational, Education & Training (TVET) college system, in-depth interviews…
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Read more: Mental Health, Covid Recovery, and the Power of Sport to Transform Lives
Mental Health, Covid Recovery, and the Power of Sport to Transform Lives
Photograph courtesy ©Golden Boots Uganda Muhammed “Mo” Kisirisa is a former amateur footballer and the founder of Golden Boots Uganda, an organization that aims to improve the lives, health, and…