The ability to magnify the impact of grant monies through challenge grant and matching fund mechanisms. These locally-controlled, indigenous organizations screen effective programs for children and youth and provide monitoring to ensure progress toward agreed upon goals. A mechanism for directing funding toward proven programs. All programs are rigorously screened prior to funding against standards widely endorsed by children and youth experts from many nations. All programs receiving funding must provide regular and periodic reports stating their progress toward agreed upon goals.
All programs receiving funding have a built-in evaluation component.
IYF provides donors with a variety of ways in which to direct their funds to promote the positive development of children and youth.