International Young Professionals Foundation

Global Youth Service Day 2013 is now over: IYPF coordinated the activities in Middle East/North Africa and Latin America (five grantee organisations)

Being the Regional Coordinator for two regions of the world, the IYPF subcontracted organisations that received mini-grants (amounting up to a total of USD 4000 per region). The grantees spent the funds to develop regional activities, both in social media and on-spot, that promoted the 2013 edition of the Global Youth Service Day (26-28 April). Along with the monetary award, the coalition of grant holders benefited training and capacity building through webinars (online seminars). Additionally, they were actively networking with peer organisations around the globe, received regular updates about new grants, tools, partnerships, and other helpful resources for distribution to regional affiliates/members.

Closing the application stage on 15 February, it had taken a month to come up with the final list of awardees. An international jury composed of IYPF Directors, Regional Facilitators, fellow international organisations and media reviewed the submissions and made the final choice. Soon we will publish the results here and by our social media channels!

In a while you will find here the reports by our grantees and testimonials by our partners and donors! Meanwhile, click here and access a wide range of IYPF opportunities.

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Welcome . .

Welcome to the International Young Professionals Foundation. Our vision is a global community of Young Professionals creating a better world for current and future generations through local and global action. Our mission is informing, inspiring and equipping young professionals as sustainability practitioners and social change agents.

Young Professionals are people in developing and developed countries with a professional attitude and a capacity through their skills, knowledge and emerging careers, to effect positive global change. The Foundation is run with funding from grants, corporate & private investments, and membership fee.

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Ending the Violence of Extreme Poverty: Promoting Empowerment and Building Peace

Today marks the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. With 870 million people affected by hunger around the world, as shared by the FAO in a recent report, it is difficult to understand why only one day a year is dedicated to poverty eradication. Let's ensure that we are working towards poverty eradication every day, of every year. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says, "Rampant poverty, which has festered for far too long, is linked to social unrest and threats to peace and security. On this International Day, let us make an investment in our common future by helping to lift people out of poverty so that they, in turn, can help to transform our world." Read more here: http://www.un.org/en/events/povertyday/

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IYPF is still accepting applications for Regional Facilitators in the following regions: Oceania, Asia, Africa, Europe & The Middle East, North America and Latin America & The Caribbean. Many applications have already been received - but some regions still need more support!
Would you like to help us organize for the next International Young Professionals Summit in 2013. We are building IYPS 2013 organising sub-committees which will be responsible for planning every aspect of the summit including: Communication, Programmes & Topics, Venue, Logistics, Research, Partnerships, Delegates. If you are interested in volunteering on these sub-committees please Talk to Us!
IYPF appreciates the support of volunteers and we are always eager to work with young professionals, experts and world leaders in our many efforts to build a better world. If you would like to get leave your footprint on this planet, why not start here?
IYPF is looking for Executive Assistants to join our expanding Portfolios in the following departments: (i) Communications, (ii) Partnerships & Projects, (iii) Administration.

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IYPF joining the 2013 edition of Youth Leading The World

Due to a very successful edition of Youth Leading The World in 2012, IYPF has been invited by the lead organiser, OzGreen, to partner in holding this year's edition. In our Chronicles you may find testimonies of key members that delivered the green message worldwide last year. Once we have sparkled the enthusiasm in you, save the date of the September edition - 3-4-5th , and mind that the training sessions will be taking place in July and August. Check out the promotional video for 2012 below and pass the word around!! May Youth be Leading the World this year and the years ahead...