Direct impact for youth employability through
support for youth each year:
Youths reached with online soft skills and job placement programs (61% women)
Retention rate
Right now, young people across the region are choosing to build lives of dignity and purpose at home. They are finding strength in their communities, skills and confidence through education, and purpose through meaningful work.
When you give, you don’t just help. You empower them to advance at home. To rise. To belong.
Forge is a nonprofit focused on helping low-income youth in Latin America n youths have access to a quality life through job opportunities, ongoing learning, and social commitment.
It's free programs develop both technical and soft skills, opening doors to formal employment and lasting change.
Friends of Forge was established to connect this mission with the U.S. public, channelling and strengthening the long-standing generosity of its supporters.
Since 2005, Forge has impacted over 400,000 youth through training and employment programs
6,000+ educators trained, creating long-term systemic change in education.
500+ organizations partner with Forge to connect young talent with real job opportunities
70% of program participants secure their first formal job after completing Forge programs.
Direct impact for youth employability through
support for youth each year:
Youths reached with online soft skills and job placement programs (61% women)
Retention rate
Indirect impact for youth employability through
teacher training (2022):
Teachers reached with online training on soft skills and job preparation
Students reached by high-school teachers
Investing in our youth employability initiative will turn your frustration about youth unemployability into confidence that thousands of youths will find quality employment.
A better present for the youth, a better future for all.