Too often, young people are seen as threats or problems rather than partners in creating solutions. ChildFund President and CEO Isam Ghanim and Search for Common Ground CEO Shamil Idriss make the case for investing in youth peacebuilding.

Around the world, children and youth are celebrating World Cleanup Day by raising awareness of environmental care and cleaning up their communities.

In rural Sierra Leone, many farmers are forced to borrow from high-interest lenders to make ends meet. When they can't repay loans, their children must drop out of school. A new community-based way of saving money is helping families prioritize education.

Recognizing digitalization as a key driver to young people’s ability to succeed in their lives, ChildFund is engaging youth in digital spaces and tools to promote their empowerment, employability, entrepreneurship, protection from online exploitation and more. Here are five key initiatives.