The International Youth Foundation Celebrates Important Milestone
Grantmaking Ends 2008 on a High Note
 
In the positive spirit of the holiday season, the International Youth Foundation (IYF) celebrates a significant achievement in its mission to prepare the world’s young people to be healthy, productive, and engaged citizens.  IYF has just approved its 750th grant since our founding in 1990.   With this grant,
  • IYF will have supported education, employability, health and leadership programs in 79 countries
  • IYF will have invested $153,933,161 to prepare and support the next generation of parents, workers, and leaders
  • IYF will have partnered with 299 youth-serving organizations around the world
The IYF Board, Management, and Staff are truly heartened by what has been accomplished in just 18 years.  We are all very grateful to our donors – corporations, governments, foundations, and individuals – who have supported our work to improve the lives of young people around the world.  And to the members of our global network of partner organizations – we are humbled by your accomplishments and stead-fast commitment to spread hope and opportunity to those we serve.
 
We wish each one of you a joyful and peace-filled 2009.