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YOTF Blog

Stories and insight from the heart of what we do. Across borders and communities, explore the work being done to bring hope, healing, and opportunity to the next generation.

From emergency response to long-term support, the YOTF blog shares voices, stories, and updates from our mission to protect and uplift children, youth, and families. Follow along to see how humanitarian action takes shape—and how you can be part of it.

2025 Global education & Poverty statistics report

2025 Global education & Poverty statistics report

Despite decades of progress toward universal education, 2025 remains a year of deep challenge for children worldwide. Global data shows that hundreds of millions of…

Hope for the holidays: How you can help children in crisis this Christmas

Hope for the holidays: How you can help children in crisis this Christmas

Every Christmas, millions of children are affected by war, displacement, and humanitarian crises. Organizations like YOTF provide emergency aid, food, winter supplies, and protection to…

Winter and youth mental health

Winter and youth mental health

Winter can be a challenging period for many young people. Shorter days, reduced sunlight, colder temperatures, and changes in daily routines all influence mental and…

Why warm clothing can save a life

Why warm clothing can save a life

Freezing winter temperatures pose a serious threat to children living in humanitarian crises. In conflict-affected areas such as Ukraine, access to warm clothing, shelter, and…

A powerful weekend of action in Stavanger

A powerful weekend of action in Stavanger

This weekend, we brought our message of urgent humanitarian support to the streets of Stavanger, standing in solidarity with children and families affected by the…

From Stavanger to Ukraine: Join us in bringing warmth this winter

From Stavanger to Ukraine: Join us in bringing warmth this winter

As winter tightens its grip across Europe, millions of children in Ukraine are facing another season of cold without the essentials they need to survive.…

Gaza: Reports of dozens of children killed in renewed airstrikes

Gaza: Reports of dozens of children killed in renewed airstrikes

YOTF – Youth of the Future is deeply saddened by reports that at least 35 children are among those killed in last night’s renewed airstrikes…

YOTF launches Vipps donations – now open for support across the Nordics

YOTF launches Vipps donations – now open for support across the Nordics

Youth of the Future (YOTF) has launched donations via Vipps, making it easier than ever to support children, youth and families in need. Whether you’re…

Hidden emergency: Child poverty around the world

Hidden emergency: Child poverty around the world

Poverty isn’t just a lack of income — it’s a denial of dignity, opportunity, and childhood itself. Across the world today, millions of children wake…

New local initiative: Building inclusive communities in Stavanger

New local initiative: Building inclusive communities in Stavanger

At Youth of the Future (YOTF), we believe that every young person deserves to feel seen, safe, and supported — regardless of background, culture, or…

Humanitarian aid for children and families in Gaza

Humanitarian aid for children and families in Gaza

Community development empowers local people to take charge of their own initiatives.

YOTF launches winter relief campaign for displaced children in Ukraine

YOTF launches winter relief campaign for displaced children in Ukraine

As temperatures begin to drop across Eastern Europe, YOTF (Youth of the Future) is launching a critical winter relief campaign to support displaced children and…