Employment Education
Speaking up for yourself and the things that are important to you and asking for what you want and need is easier said than done. Oftentimes, people—especially young people—find it difficult to advocate for themselves within the workplace and school settings. They may worry about overstepping...
For IYF and partner Mastercard Foundation, learning has always been a critical aspect of the Via: Pathways to Work program. Recently, the program team launched a new website to share...
Learn about our upcoming virtual summit—Our Future, Our Voices—from seven young people who've helped bring it to life.
In Mozambique, many people work in the informal economy—for example, selling bean pastries on city streets, braiding people’s hair from doorsteps or porches, or operating small market stalls selling food or cosmetics. However, as part of COVID-19...
Young people in Tanzania explain sources of anxiety during COVID-19, and how they're coping.
Learn how an IYF program team innovated in response to the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19.
Meet our amazing community-based partners who support Black youth—not only in times of crisis, but always.
Four young women in Mexico remain hopeful despite the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19.
Meet eight young people from Chicago and Washington, D.C. who share their experiences of life during COVID-19.
Learn how parents in India are being empowered to teach their children during COVID-19.