On January 15th, 2019 a horrible terrorist attack shook Kenya’s technology and business community on Riverside Drive. We stand with our staff, their communities, and partners in the face of this violence and offer prayers for healing. While none of our staff members were directly affected, several of them had colleagues and friends who were. […]
Read More“A great democratic turnaround” Kenya has been going through a transition of power through a general election – a cycle that typically runs every five years – and in reflecting following the election, it’s clear the time has come for a new chapter for Kenya’s youth. Throughout Kenya’s history, and even more so in recent […]
Read MoreFive teams had three days to create technology innovations to solve specific problems in their communities at our recent HackforGood hackathon in Anambra State, Nigeria. The cohort came with diverse experiences and skill sets, as captured in this summary of applicants. Dig in to the final prototype ideas below! Team Hack-botics Designed and Constructed a […]
Read MoreAn enthusiastic group of middle school girls gathered near our headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky last week for a two-day STEM summer camp, hosted in partnership with Best Buy’s Geek Squad at the Louisville Central Community Center. Each day was jam-packed with different classes, giving the participants a variety of experiences with new STEM-related concepts and […]
Read MoreDear Friend, As 2016 comes to a close, I am truly amazed and humbled by the great work we are accomplishing together. We have spent the last 15 years working to empower youth and women living in the developing world and low-income communities by providing them with the technology to achieve life-changing results in education […]
Read More“In celebration of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, Mastercard has confirmed their ongoing support of the long standing partnership with Youth for Technology Foundation (YTF) to continue efforts to improve financial literacy, technology and skills-enhancement training for women in Nigeria.” Read the rest of the announcement on Africa.com. Please follow and like us:
Read MoreFor two days in September, a group of high-level individuals are gathering in Accra, Ghana, for a summit with a mission: furthering the rights and interests of African women and girls through technology policies. The Youth for Technology Foundation’s (YTF) President and CEO Njideka Harry is participating as a panelist for “Digital Education and Skills,” […]
Read MoreJuly 11, 2016 Dear Supporters: We know you are dedicated to giving children, youth and women, of all backgrounds, the skills they need to unlock their potential. In light of the events that occurred last week in the United States, we want to take a moment to reflect on the affected families and communities and […]
Read MoreGirlsRock! is an after-school technology and health education camp for displaced girls in Soacha, Colombia. It is a program within YTF’s Soacha Digital Village. Soacha is located in the rural outskirts south of Bogota, and is home to as many as 6.8 million displaced people.The last five decades of continuous internal conflict and violence have resulted in over six million […]
Read MoreAugust 2017: The Role of Technology and Youth in Kenya’s Just-Concluded General Elections May 2017: The Team Behind YTF: One Staffer Brings Design Thinking to Kenya March 2016: Pledging for Parity for women like Bilambo and Kanini September 2015: Creating a New Future: Innovation and Hope from President Obama June 2014: Kibera: Youth + Technology = […]
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