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 […]
Read MoreOriginally 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 […]
Read MoreAn 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 […]
Read MoreYouth 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, […]
Read MoreMay 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 […]
Read MoreMarch 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 […]
Read MoreYouth 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 […]
Read MoreYTF 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 […]
Read MoreOriginally 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 […]
Read MoreOriginally 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 […]
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