A Closer Look at the Youth Entrepreneurship Ecosystem: findings and challenges In Colombia, 26% of young people between the ages of 14 and 28 are neither studying nor working—equivalent to 3.2 million individuals (GEIH, 2021). In Barranquilla, this proportion rises to 40% (Javeriana, 2022). However, for GOYN Barranquilla, Opportunity… Read More

What about youth and work? Within the framework of the Observatory for Mexico City—which seeks to generate focused analyses on key issues relevant to the city’s decision-making—Corazón Capital, in collaboration with the Global Opportunity Youth Network (GOYN) Mexico City, presents this study. The report aims to deepen the… Read More

Este estudo tem como objetivo compreender e apresentar recomendações que ajudem empresas de todos os portes e setores a promover uma jornada de inclusão produtiva mais equitativa e justa para os jovens. Além disso, busca incentivar o aumento da contratação de talentos jovens por meio de iniciativas mais inclusivas… Read More

This study aims to understand and provide recommendations to help companies of all sizes and sectors promote a more equitable and fair journey of productive inclusion for young people. It also seeks to encourage the increased hiring of young talent through more inclusive recruitment, selection, and professional development initiatives. Read More

In recent years, GOYN communities and youth in Latin America have made significant progress in building youth-centered ecosystems focused on education, employment, and entrepreneurship, creating an active and dynamic dialogue between various actors in the public, social, and private sectors in the main urban centers where we are present. Read More

Nos últimos anos, as comunidades e os grupos assessores jovens (GAJ) da GOYN avançaram em um trabalho criterioso na construção de ecossistemas juvenis de educação, emprego e empreendedorismo. Esse processo gerou um diálogo ativo e dinâmico entre diversos atores dos setores público, privado e social nos principais centros urbanos… Read More

En los últimos años, las comunidades y juventudes de GOYN en Latinoamérica han avanzado un juicioso trabajo en la construcción de ecosistemas juveniles de educación, empleo y emprendimiento, creando un diálogo activo y accionado entre diversos actores de los sectores público, social y privado en los principales centros urbanos… Read More

Overview of Youth in BarranquillaTransformative Connections: A Holistic Perspective on the Challenges and Opportunities Facing Youth, Particularly Opportunity Youth This report presents a comprehensive overview of the youth population in Barranquilla, structured around key dimensions such as sociodemographics, education and productive inclusion, socio-emotional health and social fabric, as… Read More

As organizações de base foram e continuarão a ser cruciais no processo de capacitação dos jovens, preenchendo a lacuna entre eles e as oportunidades educativas e econômicas. Elas provavelmente têm a maior cobertura nas áreas mais vulneráveis da cidade, mas, ao mesmo tempo, enfrentam múltiplos problemas sistêmicos que dificultam seu… Read More

Grassroots organizations have been and will continue to be fundamental in the process of empowering young people, as they build bridges between them and educational and economic opportunities. They probably have the greatest coverage in the most vulnerable areas of the city, but at the same time they face… Read More

Opportunity Youth 2025 Report: A multidimensional approach to education and income generation trajectories This report highlights the structural barriers and injustices that young people face in accessing opportunities. This report is an evidence-based tool for decision-making for stakeholders in the ecosystem, aimed at promoting systemic change in the city. Read More

This guide was published by GIFE Brazil and written together with GOYN São Paulo (United Way Brazil & Juventudes Potentes), Fundação Roberto Marinho, EM Movimento, Fundação FEAC, Fundação Educar, Fundação Tide Setubal, Instituto Unibanco and various Youth representatives. These guidelines aim to contribute to the transformation of private… Read More

In this Results Report 2024, GOYN Mexico City shares the latest overview of the Opportunity Youth context in the city, its annual impact on both youth and the collaborative ecosystem, and wins in public advocacy, private sector engagement and youth leadership. They also share an overview of their financial… Read More

GOYN Bogotá, GOYN Barranquilla, Fundación Corona and UrbanPro (consultancy firm) conducted research on the potential of green jobs as a labor-absorbing economic sector for Opportunity Youth. This report entitled “The future is green: boosting sustainable youth employment” includes: More information can be found on the GOYN Bogotá website. Read More

This is a translated version of the Executive Summary of the Ecosystem Mapping conducted by GOYN Rio de Janeiro together with Instituto Veredas (consultancy firm). This document summarizes the biggest findings of the research, including 1) Demographics of opportunity youth in the city, 2) Analysis of the economic and… Read More

This Message Map contains the outlines of the Opportunity Youth narrative in Mexico City, which are the basis for the solid construction of logical messages that fit the needs of key audiences. This tool will allow you to: This document is a communications tool that GOYN Mexico City created… Read More