Violence remains high in the countries of Central America’s Northern Triangle – Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. Maras threaten many communities and the gang truce in El Salvador appears to have unraveled.  The recent surge in migration of Central American children toward the United States has brought renewed focus on the problems facing youth in the region. In the context of sustained violence and limited opportunities, many are asking: Is there hope for young people in Central America? This event, hosted by…

Young people 10 to 24 years old make up nearly one-quarter of the world’s population, the largest population of youth in history. They are a generation characterized by opportunity, technology, and innovation with the potential and passion to create enormous social change through unprecedented participation, connection, and leadership. However, youth are also highly vulnerable to violations of their rights and disproportionately impacted by devastating health and social problems, including unintended pregnancy, maternal mortality, HIV/AIDS, and early and forced marriage. Investing…

Making Cents International presents the 2014 Global Youth Economic Opportunities Summit, beginning October 6, 2014. Designed for funders, private sector companies, policy makers, youth leaders, implementers, educators, and researchers, this Summit attracts more than 400 attendees from 50 countries. Now in its eighth year, the annual Global Youth Economic Opportunities Summit will help you to connect to colleagues, exchange information, and achieve greater impact.

Join Plan International USA and the NoVo Foundation for a panel discussion focused on the challenges and opportunities to creating an environment for adolescent girls to thrive.  Panelists include Plan International USA President and CEO Tessie San Martin, Jennifer Buffet, President of the NoVo Foundation, Chernor Bha, Global Youth Advocate/Girl Champion, and Melanie Schnoll Begun, Managing Director of Philanthropy at Morgan Stanley.