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Problem-Solving into the Future: The Story of Priscilla

Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce you to the world’s next state-of-the-art inventor. Her name is Priscilla. She enrolled in YTF through her school in Nairobi last year and was further encouraged to pursue a computer science degree after high school graduation. Her career choice would be dedicated to inventing “tools that will continue […]

Making the World Better, Via West Louisville: Irena’s Story

“Engineers try to make the world better and they want to see the world better,” 12 year old Irena explained. At YTF, we 100% agree. Nearly all of the girls that walk through our doors say they want to make the world better. So, what’s stopping them? Research shows that adolescent girls disengage from science […]

Working for Herself, Reaching the World: Maureen’s Story

Maureen owns Afrocentric Afrique, a boutique established eight years ago in Nigeria. She first participated in YTF’s Women Entrepreneurs and Mobile Value Added Services program, which is designed to provide women entrepreneurs with the tools to sustain and expand their businesses. YTF trains women entrepreneurs, like Maureen, in financial skills, business capabilities and business strategies, […]

Making Dreams (and Drones) a Reality: Emmanuel’s Story

Emmanuel is enrolled in YTF’s 3D Africa program. He is in a university and is studying mechanical engineering. He has a passion for using engineering and technology to meet the needs of people in his community. Emmanuel first learned about YTF through a workshop held on campus. He was fascinated to learn of YTF’s work […]

Ladies Are as Great as Gentlemen: Anjali’s Story

Anjali, 10, would like to be a pilot to inspire the conviction that ladies are as great as gentlemen. She would also like to come up with educational cartoons for children. Her aspirations are inspired by her appreciation for her Scratch coding class in YTF Academy. “It has been fun and easy – now that […]

A Ticket Out of the Slums: Nuria’s Story

At 16 years old, Nuria reacts to the world around her with childlike, candid emotions, but has an adult’s wise perspective to understand that education can change a community with poor resources. She joined YTF in December of 2015 at her home in Nairobi, Kenya, where she is originally from one of the slums of […]

Hear from an Iranian Entrepreneur, Who Is Embedded with YTF for the Year

We spoke with Narges Khoramshahi, who is currently embedded in our Louisville YTF headquarters for a year. She’s part of the Next Generation Leaders program, in collaboration with Arizona State University. The program selects professionals in their early or mid-career to spend one year in one of the leading nonprofits in United States and learn […]

Best Buy Provides Grant to 3D Printing Academy for Girls

Nov. 2, 2016—Last Thursday, we gathered at the Best Buy on Shelbyville in Louisville, KY to receive a grant from the electronics company. Chad Douglas, General Manager of this location, represented Best Buy when he presented the big check to Njideka Harry, founder and CEO of YTF. This award is specifically for our program 3D […]

“My Desire to Learn Was Greater”: The Story of Beverline

We’ve all groaned at the thought of having to go to school in the early morning and repeat the mundane process of government-issued education. But what if going to high school wasn’t required and not many of our peers got the chance to attend? Beverline is a form three (9th grade) student at Nile Road […]

How We Make Way for Peace and Democracy Across Africa

As we look forward to the International Day of Peace, we at PeaceOpoly are proud to play a small role in a very big world. Were on a journey to ensure there is peace as Africa brings bear the tenets of democracy amidst its many challenges, and technology is our ticket. Just this week, the […]