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Youth Action International is a non-governmental organization that uses grassroots techniques to develop and implement programs that help alleviate the suffering of children affected by war or living in difficult circumstances, empower them to reach their full potential, and break cycles of violence and poverty.

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YAI Hires Associate Director

Youth Action International welcomes new Associate Director, Emily Huntoon. Emily has worked in the nonprofit sector for eight years for organizations such as Infant Welfare Society and the Great Lakes Children’s Museum, and has experience in program management, volunteer coordination, and fundraising. She graduated from Michigan State University with a B.A. in International Studies in Social Science as well as a specialization in International Development, and is currently pursuing an MBA. Emily’s passion for sub-Saharan Africa began during her undergraduate studies and travel to Ghana, and continues today with her employment at Youth Action International.