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International Youth Foundation (IYF)

 

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About

The International Youth Foundation® (IYF®) stands by, for, and with young people. Founded in 1990 through a generous grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, IYF is a global nonprofit with programs directly benefiting 7.7 million young people and operations spanning 100 countries so far. Together with local community-based organizations and a network of corporate, foundation, and multilateral partners, IYF connects young people with opportunities to transform their lives. IYF believes that educated, employed, engaged young people possess the power to solve the world’s toughest problems, and focus youth development efforts on three linked objectives: unlocking agency, driving economic opportunity, and making systems more inclusive. The organization’s vision is to see young people inspired and equipped to realize the future they want.

Founding year: 1919

Region: Global

Themes: Youth Development; Economic Opportunities; Systems Change; Climate, MERL; Future of Work; Skills and Education

 

Key Highlights

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IYF’s core focus is Digital Development & AI exploration, investments, and development. Approaches to DD: include Chat app-based engagement & training, Short-form video, Direct-to-youth marketing and support and Data storytelling. AI explorations and opportunities include - AI career guidance, AI (digital skills) for entrepreneurs, activists, and educators, Digital financial services, Youth-led digital media campaigns and Responsible Digital Citizenship. 
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IYF’s Meaningful Youth Engagement Framework and setting standards for meaningful youth engagement, youth inclusion, and youth partnership.  This includes IYF’s work as a partner to the Youth Friendly Standards and long-standing commitment to Positive Youth Development and capacity development of the enabling environment and systems strengthening.
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IYF’s Youth Opportunity Program blends traditional workforce development approaches with elevating youth voices and leadership development through an Ambassadors program and a YO Global Council as well as community engagement through community partnership for safe spaces.