Welcome to the International Association for Adolescents
Young people constitute almost twenty percent of the world’s population, with over 1.2 billion youth. However, at the most critical stage their development, adolescents are often the most neglected. Challenges relating to globalization, inadequate investments in youth, and shifts in the world economy make this transition to adulthood unstable and leave many at risk. Countless adolescents are experiencing increasing hurdles on their path from childhood to adulthood, including violence, poverty, and lack of resources. Without proper intervention, vulnerable youth face lifelong economic and social hardship, and exposure to various forms of crime, violence, and exploitation.
In order to secure a smooth transition from adolescence to adulthood, critical issues affecting the safety, health, and productive transition from adolescence to adulthood must be identified and addressed. By investing in youth in this critical juncture in their lives, we create productive members of our communities and invest in our society’s future.
IOFA is dedicated to improving the lives of young people by addressing critical and emerging issues affecting vulnerable adolescents around the world. Curently, IOFA is focused on empowering orphan youth and preventing child trafficking. To learn more about IOFA and our work, please visit about us and programs.
