Elevating Futures. Innovating Youth Beyond the Classroom.

For over 35 years, World Youth Foundation, Inc. (WYF) has been a trusted leader in empowering youth from underserved and underrepresented communities across the nation. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, WYF is committed to building pathways to success for youth ages 4–24 through transformative, out-of-school programming and community-wide engagement.

Our work is rooted in innovation, equity, and purpose. WYF offers a bold ecosystem of youth-led, project-based experiences that bridge learning and leadership. We prepare students not only for the future—but to lead it.

WYF’s programs integrate:

• Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies

• S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math)

• Digital & Traditional Literacy

• Public Policy & Civic Engagement

• Youth Entrepreneurship & Social Innovation

• Community Vitality & Leadership Development

• Workforce Development

• Apprenticeship & Internship Pathways

With strategic partnerships across education, business, and public sectors, WYF equips youth with real-world tools, skills, and opportunities to grow academically, professionally, and personally.

Additionally, our commitment to holistic community care is reflected in our Joy of Giving Harvest Food Program, which collects and distributes fresh and perishable food five days a week to ensure food access and nutritional support for families in need.

WYF’s global outreach is strengthened through our partnership with Stream of Hope Inc., an initiative founded by Ethiopian Americans committed to transforming rural communities in Ethiopia. Together, we support access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education in underserved villages—impacting over 35 communities across six regions. These efforts have dramatically reduced waterborne illnesses and uplifted the quality of life for countless families, advancing our shared belief that health, dignity, and opportunity begin with access to clean water.

At WYF, we believe every young person has the power to learn, lead, and leave a legacy. We’re not just preparing youth for what’s next—we’re helping them design what’s possible, both locally and globally.