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OUR MISSION


In a remote village in Iraq, Layla, a young woman with a spark of ambition, dreams of a life where she can work independently and afford the mental care she desperately needs. Yet, her aspirations are stifled by an abusive household, where her choices are severely limited by her family. Each day, Layla's hopes for a better future seem more distant, overshadowed by the systemic barriers imposed on her.


At Youth For Women Foundation, headquartered in Gif-sur-Yvette, France, we wake up everyday with a mission to change this narrative for millions of young people like Layla.


We are an international humanitarian organization committed to harnessing digital technologies to innovate access to sexual and reproductive health rights and mental healthcare service for youth.


Our mission is to leverage innovative digital solutions to bridge the gaps in SRHR and mental health services, particularly in rural and vulnerable communities across the Global South. By focusing on digital healthcare and literacy, we strive to empower 100,000 young people by 2030, ensuring they have the resources and support they need to create innovative solutions for their communities.


Through our commitment to advocacy, education, research, and community mobilization, we work tirelessly to create an inclusive and accessible digital health landscape where every individual can afford a healthy life of dignity and opportunity. To date, we have directly touched the lives of over 25,000 women and youth - and counting - in rural and semi-urban communities across Iraq, India, and France, just like Layla.

Rewriting Women’s Health with Youth & Tech

Be part of the movement reshaping women’s health in MENA, India and France.

OUR TEAM

Ilindena Sotirofski
Human Resources Manager

Nojus Saad, MD
Founder, President & CEO

Malley Montana
Head of Projects

Françoise Cardoso
Founding Board Member & Executive VP

Testimonials

Finding Courage at Home

"My dad used to beat my mom, and we learnt to stay silent because speaking up only made things worse. Through Youth For Women, I began to understand that violence at home isn't something we have to accept". - Yasmine Yousef, a young woman residing in Duhok, Iraq.

Discovering Digital Confidence

"Growing up, I had no exposure to the internet or computers. I was so happy to learn to use technology - through the Youth For Women's digital literacy program - to study, make new friends, and access educational opportunities" - Ananya Kumar, a teen in Bengaluru, India.

Awakening to Our Climate Reality

"My family never heard of climate change. After this program (referring to YFWF's Rural Climate Education 2020), I understand now how our village is highly vulnerable to drought and water scarcity - and how unprepared we are". - Amina Esmail, a mother in Mosul, Iraq.

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