Great to see this re-establishment of high-level diplomatic engagement with #youth; half the world’s population! cc AIYD

We congratulate Abby Finkenauer on her appointment as Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues! Having begun her political career at 25, she has a unique perspective on youth challenges. AIYD is looking forward to working with her to advance #youth development globally! @StateYouth

Last week, AIYD members had the exciting opportunity to meet with Abby Finkenauer, the Special Envoy for Global #Youth Issues, to discuss how to promote #YouthDevelopment globally. Thank you for the productive meeting @StateYouth!

Grateful to have the chance to meet and work with some outstanding organizations that are helping uplift and implement Department of State youth programming across the globe! Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State

The #USG is refreshing its attention to #youth in its development policy and strategy, from USAID’s Youth in Development Policy to the State Department’s appointment of Special Envoy Abby Finkenauer Join AIYD for an interagency discussion at the #GYEOSummit. ow.ly/to8A50OhqFv

The AIYD capped Day 2 of the Summit with an interagency discussion on how #youth can collaborate, consult, and inform U.S. Foreign Assistance policy. The panel agreed that youth representation is a necessity. #GYEOSummit #YEO2030

“When [#youth] feel supported and respected, it translates to them having economic success,” said Taibat Hussain, a #young entrepreneur and #YEO2030 Action Team member. She represented #youth voices in the interagency discussion at the #GYEOSummit plenary hosted by AIYD.

We agree First Lady Melania Trump: “Today, almost half of the world’s population is under the age of 25. And they are feeling the pain of the challenges we face… …But with their passion and potential, with their hope and heart, youth can lead us all to a better future.”

It’s #IYD23! Sharing in Diplomatic Courier why youth should be front and center in sustainable development policy and programs; with my AIYD Policy Co-Chair Rachel Clement. 👇

We share and support USAID’s belief in the pivotal power of #youth in #globaldev! We look forward to collaborating to advance youth leadership towards better, greener future! #YouthDay

“We must expand the meaningful participation of young people in decision-making processes at every level." – On Friday’s #DemocracyDay, António Guterres stresses the importance of working together across generations to build a more just world for all. un.org/en/observances…

We couldn’t agree more with everything we are hearing here in the 1.8 Billion Young People for Change session Clinton Global Initiative — especially comments from our member Making Cents Int'l’s Vicky Aridi on importance of mental health and foundational, digital, green skills #youth #CGI2023

Many thanks Grace Meng for the thoughtful discussion of global #youth development today! We are grateful for your leadership to advance young people’s interests in foreign policy and assistance and look forward to continued engagement.

We AIYD had the pleasure and honor of meeting with Grace Meng today to discuss issues affecting young people worldwide and the importance and benefits of investing in and advancing youth in development. Grateful for her leadership and engagement. #youth #globaldev

@abtassociates Accenture Gates Foundation Bixal Dexis FHI 360 IFDC Management & Training Corporation Mott MacDonald Opportunity International Palladium Amazon Web Services Christian Aid DevWorks International ECODIT ICF IESC IRC - International Rescue Committee MSH ZemiTek ADRA International BAO Systems Blumont ConnexUs Credo Advisory Food for the Hungry International Development Group (IDG) @MEandAHQ Panagora Group UNA-NCA 🕊 IBTCI @IREXintl Head Global LLC And wrap up the evening at our Young Professionals After Party with curated drinks crafted by AIYD IYF & Making Cents Int'l 🍹

Join Making Cents with AIYD and IYF at the Young Professionals After Party at the Washington Hilton near Dupont Circle! It begins after the #SIDUSAnnualDinner. Don’t miss out!

IYF had the honor of ringing the Nasdaq's Opening Bell today to celebrate #InternationalYouthDay. Read about this milestone and how IYF is empowering youth globally in our latest press release: iyfglobal.org/blog/press-rel… Support IYF by making a donation: donatenow.networkforgood.org/iyf