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Our newsroom is where youth success stories meet global insights. Explore program milestones, thought leadership, and press features showing how IYF advances youth development, workforce transformation, and social impact.
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Read more: Celebrate the Past. Shape the Future.
Celebrate the Past. Shape the Future.
Join us in Mexico City | April 21–22, 2026 As the International Youth Foundation celebrates 35 years of impact, we’re inviting our closest supporters and new allies to join us for a…
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Read more: Invest in Youth First for Peace, Resilience & Progress: The Lasting Legacy of YPS and Why It Matters Today More than Ever
Invest in Youth First for Peace, Resilience & Progress: The Lasting Legacy of YPS and Why It Matters Today More than Ever
Ten years ago, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2250 (YPS), marking a historic shift: for the first time, youth were recognized not as threats or passive victims of…
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Read more: AI is reshaping work. So, what do we do about it?
AI is reshaping work. So, what do we do about it?
Let’s all try and stay calm. We must’ve read a thousand times that Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the world of work at a pace unlike any technological transition in recent…
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Read more: Free Online Learning Resources for Young People, Educators & Employers During COVID-19
Free Online Learning Resources for Young People, Educators & Employers During COVID-19
Check out this list of resources that are either free or offered by a small business or youth-led venture..
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Read more: Black Brilliance: Why Investing in HBCUs Is the Smart (and Right) Thing to Do
Black Brilliance: Why Investing in HBCUs Is the Smart (and Right) Thing to Do
Last year was filled with organizations—from multinational corporations to small businesses—making Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) commitments after growing calls for racial justice focused not just on our systems of…
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Read more: Here’s What Meaningful Youth Engagement Looks Like
Here’s What Meaningful Youth Engagement Looks Like
As a young woman born and raised in Kenya, I’ve had the privilege of engaging in positive youth development (PYD) programming on two levels: as a participant, and also in more active…
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Read more: Youth and Innovation: How IYF is Transforming Tourism in Mexico and Colombia
Youth and Innovation: How IYF is Transforming Tourism in Mexico and Colombia
SPANISH In Latin America, tourism and hospitality are evolving rapidly. Mexico and Colombia welcome millions of visitors every year, and today’s travelers expect more than just a service—they seek creative,…
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Read more: Jóvenes e innovación: cómo IYF transforma el turismo en México y Colombia
Jóvenes e innovación: cómo IYF transforma el turismo en México y Colombia
En América Latina, el turismo y la hospitalidad están cambiando. México y Colombia atraen cada año a millones de visitantes, y los viajeros de hoy exigen algo más que un…
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Read more: Youth and Innovation: How IYF is Transforming Tourism in Mexico and Colombia
Youth and Innovation: How IYF is Transforming Tourism in Mexico and Colombia
SPANISH In Latin America, tourism and hospitality are evolving rapidly. Mexico and Colombia welcome millions of visitors every year, and today’s travelers expect more than just a service—they seek creative,…
