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Youth for Technology Foundation @YouthForTech

YTF is a citizen sector #edtech organization. We work with youth and women demonstrating the power of appropriate technology in education and entrepreneurship.

Joined May 2009
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It's #GivingTuesday and we are so excited. Thank you for coming alongside us on this journey of impact. Please consider making a gift to further the work we do at YTF today: youthfortechnology.org/donat… #GivingTuesdaycampaign #SmilesForImpact
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Global Development Network
@GDNint
3 Nov 2025
The last plenary of #GDC2025 concluded with the plenary Beyond Access: Achieving True Digital Equity and Inclusion for All. The session brought together diverse voices to reflect on what genuine digital inclusion means, from affordability and accessibility to literacy and meaningful use, keeping the human dimension at the centre of digital transformation. @Esri @fusades @4gottenbottom @UNOSSC @YouthForTech
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Tech skills ≠ just access. It’s about alignment — between what’s taught in schools and what the job market needs. Public private sectors must team up to make digital learning count. #FutureOfWork #publicprivatepartnership #Girls4Tech #DigitalEquity #YTFimpact
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How do we align the business of GenAI with educational goals? weforum.org/stories/2025/09/… via @wef #SDG4

Can we align the business of GenAI with educational goals?

Educator involvement is essential for building meaningful, educational GenAI systems that students globally can actually learn from, develop and challenge.

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Literacy in the digital era is a right, not a privilege. Let’s ensure all youth — no matter where they live — can read, write, code & lead. This #InternationalLiteracyDay, we recommit to digital equity #DigitalSkills #GirlsInTech #YTFimpact #SDG4
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Education Cannot Wait
@EduCannotWait
8 Sep 2025
"Our investment in teaching crisis-affected children to read & write is our investment in breaking cycles of hunger, poverty, displacement & insecurity, now & forever. It is our collective investment in the transformational power of #education." #ECW Statement on #LiteracyDay⤵️ educationcannotwait.org/news… #KeepHopeAlive @UN #222MillionDreams✨📚
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RT @wef: By 2030, nearly 40% of workers' core #skills will change dramatically or become obsolete, according to the Future of Jobs Report 2…

How AI is driving more collaboration on skills intelligence

Skills intelligence uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning tech to collect, analyse and translate workforce data into actionable insights.

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Impactful AI: How tech leaders and social innovators are advancing AI for social good weforum.org/stories/2024/06/… via @wef

Tech leaders and social innovators are using AI for social good

AI holds potential for social impact if skills gaps, data bias and technology access are addressed consciously. For tech leaders, this work is underway.

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Happy #InternationalYouthDay! At YTF, youth are using creativity as a tool for change — from 3D printing solutions to fight climate change 🌱 to innovations in education & equality. The future is theirs to create. ✨ #YouthPower #SDGs #YTFImpact #YouthDay
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Meet 3 social innovators using tech to empower and educate the next generation weforum.org/stories/2024/08/… via @wef #YouthDay

Meet 3 social innovators using tech to empower the next generation

Social innovators and their organizations generate $2 trillion in revenue. This Youth Day, meet three of them — each is using tech to educate and empower.

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Mastercard Foundation
@MastercardFdn
12 Aug 2025
From reimagining education to building inclusive enterprises, young people are creating bold solutions. This #YouthDay, we reaffirm our commitment to equipping young people with the skills they need to transform systems and drive sustainable change. ow.ly/kNAS50WELcr
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Today marks 10 years of #WorldYouthSkillsDay! We empower youth with AI & digital skills to thrive in a fast-changing world. Tech must be equitable — and youth must lead. #WYSD #AIforGood #YTFimpact #DigitalSkills #YouthEmpowerment
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The technology may evolve quickly, but at YTF, we believe human agency, creativity and problem-solving will remain the most durable skill of the future. #AMNC25 #creativity #FutureOfGrowth #skills #3DprintingAcademyforGirls
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If we design learning models that center both, we not only prepare youth and women for jobs—we empower them to create new ones. #AMNC25 #SkillsthatMatter #AI4Good
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An empowered girl is a very productive member of the society. #EmpowerGirls #GirlsLead #InvestInGirls #GenderEquality #SDG5
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Hot off the press: “The Future of Innovation is Collective” is the cover story of @SSIReview’s Summer Issue! Dive into global case studies & bold ideas for collective social innovation from the @schwabfound community bit.ly/4kxQO37
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UN Women
@UN_Women
8 Jun 2025
Be the role model you wish you had growing up ✊ Who's a woman that inspires you?
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" AI is well positioned to support and augment educators; it will never replace them. Human connection remains the cornerstone of learning, particularly in formative years." bestcolleges.indiatoday.in/n…

AI and smart classrooms: The next frontier in education

India’s classrooms are entering a new era where AI-powered tools and smart learning environments are transforming how students learn and teachers teach—offering personalised, inclusive, and future-...

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Entrepreneurship education can bridge gap between universities and SDGs timeshighereducation.com/wor… via @timeshighered

Entrepreneurship education can bridge gap between universities and SDGs

The operational functions of universities mean many are ill-equipped to fully support global priorities. The answer lies in integrating entrepreneurship education into their core mission, says...

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ByBy 2050, 1 in 4 young people will be African. By 2100, Africa will power the global workforce. 🌍 This #AfricaDay, we recommit to uplifting Africa’s youth—especially young women—through education, digital skills & financial inclusion.📚 #YTFImpact #FutureOfAfrica #AfricaDay
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