June 2013 – Page 2 – Youth for Technology Foundation

Month: June 2013

Youth for Technology Foundation Receives Google RISE Award

Originally posted on 2/20/2011 This week Google announced Youth for Technology Foundation (YTF) as a recipient of the Google RISE (Roots in Science and Engineering) award, which aims to promote and support Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) and Computer Science (CS) education initiatives. YTF received this award as part of their efforts to create learning communities in sub-Saharan Africa […]

YTF Honored with Microsoft Alumni Member’s Choice Award

Originally posted on 11/20/2011 The Microsoft Alumni Foundation honored the Youth for Technology Foundation (YTF) last week with the 2011 Microsoft Alumni Foundation Integral Fellows Member’s Choice Award. Recipients of this award are nominated and voted on by current and former Microsoft employees. This honor was announced at the third annual Microsoft Alumni Foundation Celebration by Jeff Raikes, CEO of […]

Introducing YTF Volunteer… Nathan Janos

An online volunteer for YTF. He graduated with a degree in Computer Science and Engineering from MIT and currently lives in Los Angeles. What is your past experience in volunteering? “I’ve done various tutoring jobs for kids throughout my life really, more in science and math. I have also coached swimming for kids, and I’m […]

Phones For Change

Youth For Technology Foundation (YTF) To Receive Donation of Mobile Phones From Australia Louisville, KY – July 20, 2010 – Youth For Technology Foundation (YTF), an international non-profit organization that promotes entrepreneurship, education and technology in low-income and rural communities in the U.S. and Africa, is about to receive a donation of mobile phones to benefit its Yes, […]

YTF’s Founder Selected as a “Future Leader” of NLI

May 26, 2010 – Njideka Harry, YTF’s Founder, selected as an NLI “Future Leader”. The Nigeria Leadership Initiative (NLI) is a project of the Aspen Global Leadership Initiative. NLI was founded as a credible plaform for highly accomnplished Nigerians in the Diaspora that play a significant role in helping to transform the society. The “Future Leaders” represent a […]

World Bank Innovation Fair selects YTF’s Yes, Youth Can!

March 19, 2010 – YTF’s “Yes, Youth Can!” was selected by the World Bank Innovation Fair. We will be joining other finalists in Cape Town on April 12th to discuss the program, its impact and the potential for replication. Wish YTF luck and as always, thank you for your support of our work. For more information on […]

Go Green with YTF & 2trg

Youth For Technology Foundation (YTF) & 2trg to host e-Cycling Day on March 11, 2010 Louisville, KY , February 8, 2010 – Youth For Technology Foundation (YTF), an international non-profit organization with a mission to provide disadvantaged youth with appropriate technology for learning, and 2trg, recycler of electronics located in Louisville, KY, are hosting an […]

UNIFEM Selects YTF For Women’s Empowerment Program, October 2005

YTF Partners with the United Nations to implement an Economic Empowerment Program for Women Empowering women in the Niger-Delta region… Women in the Niger-Delta region are at a higher disadvantage than their contemporaries in the other regions because of their peculiar environmental situation. The exploitation and exploration of crude oil in the region has resulted […]

YTF Bay Area Chapter Meet, May 2005

Originally posted on 5/30/2005 The meeting provided an opportunity for YTF Bay Area chapter members to learn more about the various projects underway at the Owerri Digital Village, Nigeria. They were able to learn about the variety of ways other volunteers contributed to these projects. Attendees also had the opportunity to brainstorm about YTF fundraising […]

Owerri Digital Village Hosts WSIS Youth Consultations, January 2005

Originally posted on 1/10/2005 In preparation for the World Summit on Information Society (WSIS) in 2005, decentralized WSIS Youth Consultations, led by youth who are “champions” of ICT for Development (ICT4D) efforts have been established in developing countries worldwide. These youth leaders will be updated on present developments, informed on the process’ progress and […]