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Local Action for a Better Food Future

The challenges facing our global agrifood systems are vast, demanding and complex. However, they are also inherently Local. The same is true for the many opportunities to tackle these challenges.

To foster global agrifood systems transformation, we need to "Think Global and Act Local"!

The World Food Forum (WFF) is committed to driving tangible impact by translating its transformative initiatives to the country/local level. By mobilizing youth-led local action through country-level national youth platforms and collaborating closely with the decentralized offices of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the WFF is empowering and catalyzing local youth leadership and action in changing the present and future of local agrifood systems for a better food future.

Get involved

From local initiatives to global partnerships, the WFF welcomes different individuals and organizations with a passion to drive progress on youth engagement and agrifood systems change at the local and national level.

Only through collective action can we create sustainable and equitable agrifood systems at the local and global levels. If you are interested in collaborating with and supporting localization initiatives or establishing/joining a WFF National Chapter, be sure to check out the WFF National Chapters Blueprint.

Reach out to us through the email [email protected].

News

The WFF launches its 13th National Chapter in Ireland
The WFF launches its 13th National Chapter in Ireland
14/03/2024

The World Food Forum (WFF) launched its 13th National Chapter in Ireland, dubbed the National Youth Food Forum.

Establishing a National Youth Food Forum in Ireland
Establishing a National Youth Food Forum in Ireland
15/02/2024

Establishing a National Youth Food Forum in Ireland.

WFF shines at ECOSOC Partnership Forum
WFF shines at ECOSOC Partnership Forum
06/02/2024

The World Food Forum (WFF) kicked off 2024 by co-hosting a virtual side event at the ECOSOC Partnership Forum.

Regional Rural Youth Forum for Europe and Central Asia
Regional Rural Youth Forum for Europe and Central Asia
28/11/2023

The FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia intends to further mainstream rural youth in its work programme and enhance the focus on supporting...

WFF at CFS 51: Stakeholders Discuss Transformative Modalities to Translate CFS Youth Policy Recommendations into Tangible Action at the Country Level
WFF at CFS 51: Stakeholders Discuss Transformative Modalities to Translate CFS Youth Policy Recommendations into Tangible Action at the Country Level
16/11/2023

The World Food Forum (WFF) convened a multitude of stakeholders to discuss transformative modalities for shifting the CFS Policy recommendations on...

Calling all changemakers: Partner with the World Food Forum!
Calling all changemakers: Partner with the World Food Forum!
14/11/2023

If you are interested in joining forces with us, explore the various partnership opportunities.

Meet the winners of FAO Geneva’s World Food Forum Photo Contest
Meet the winners of FAO Geneva’s World Food Forum Photo Contest
07/11/2023

The FAO Liaison Office in Geneva organized its first Photo Exhibition, celebrating the 2023 World Food Forum (WFF).

FAO Liaison Office in Geneva and World Food Forum 2023 Photo Contest
FAO Liaison Office in Geneva and World Food Forum 2023 Photo Contest
27/07/2023

The FAO Liaison Office in Geneva announces the launch of its first Photo Contest

The Asia & the Pacific Regional Fact Sheet
The Asia & the Pacific Regional Fact Sheet
14/11/2022

The Asia & the Pacific Regional Fact Sheet.

FAO/GTP Hackathon Challenge 2022: Imagining Apps for Sustainable Agriculture
FAO/GTP Hackathon Challenge 2022: Imagining Apps for Sustainable Agriculture
07/11/2022

FAO/GTP Hackathon Challenge 2022: Imagining Apps for Sustainable Agriculture

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Collaborates with the World Food Forum to Ensure a Better Food Future
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Collaborates with the World Food Forum to Ensure a Better Food Future
04/11/2022

The World Food Forum and the Tokyo Metropolitan government are pleased to announce their collaboration for the 2022 masterclass documentary.

“Sora no Sato” initiative
“Sora no Sato” initiative
26/10/2022

This video introduces the initiative created by “Sora no Sato”, which aim to pass on food, agriculture, and lifestyle culture in the Nishi-Awa area...

The Near East and North Africa Regional Fact Sheet
The Near East and North Africa Regional Fact Sheet
10/10/2022

The Near East and North Africa Regional Fact Sheet.

Regional factsheet East Europe and Central Asia
The East Europe and Central Asia Regional Fact Sheet
10/10/2022

The East Europe and Central Asia Regional Fact Sheet.

The Africa Regional Fact Sheet
The Africa Regional Fact Sheet
10/10/2022

The Africa Regional Fact Sheet.

Meet Gerald Barekye, Farmer and Researcher Mobilizing Youth to Advocate for Sustainable Agriculture and Green Energy
Meet Gerald Barekye, Farmer and Researcher Mobilizing Youth to Advocate for Sustainable Agriculture and Green Energy
15/09/2022

Mr. Gerald Barekye is a farmer, researcher and youth mobilizer in Uganda. After completing his studies, he started a youth-led policy advocacy organization,...

Meet Patrick Kuyokwa, Agri-entrepreneur Promoting Sustainable and Economically Viable Agriculture
Meet Patrick Kuyokwa, Agri-entrepreneur Promoting Sustainable and Economically Viable Agriculture
12/09/2022

Mr. Patrick Kuyokwa is the co-founder and CEO of Agricentre, an agricultural enterprise promoting permaculture and sustainable agricultural practices...

Meet Eddie Kago, Mobilizer of Digital Youth for Food Systems Equity
Meet Eddie Kago, Mobilizer of Digital Youth for Food Systems Equity
07/09/2022

Eddie Kago is from Kenya where he leads a team of software engineers to innovate for the agricultural supply chain with blockchain technology. Through...

Meet Tracy Rashida Alhassan Bawa, Entrepreneur Working in Ghana to Improve Rural Livelihoods in a More Sustainable Way
Meet Tracy Rashida Alhassan Bawa, Entrepreneur Working in Ghana to Improve Rural Livelihoods in a More Sustainable Way
05/09/2022

Ms. Tracy Rashida Alhassan Bawa is a co-founder of BOOD Company Limited and works in rural communities in Northern Ghana. She endeavors to build a...

Meet Lovell Bai Bangura, Founder of a Social Enterprise to End Food Insecurity
Meet Lovell Bai Bangura, Founder of a Social Enterprise Advancing the Value Chain Fairness and Resilience
25/07/2022

Lovell Bai Bangura leads The Farm Investment Limited Sierra Leone, a social enterprise with its own factory that produces peanut-based products with...

Meet Leutsoa Ezekiel Khobotlo, Farmer and Agro-consultant Practicing Smart Agriculture as Social Enterprise
Meet Leutsoa Ezekiel Khobotlo, Farmer and Agro-consultant Practicing Smart Agriculture as Social Enterprise
22/07/2022

Leutsoa Ezekiel Khobotlo is a young, determined Mosotho man in Lesotho, who started farming on a small plot of land to support his family and grew his...

Meet Gonroudobou Marietta, Young Agricultural Researcher Lighting Up the Future of Agriculture
Meet Gonroudobou Marietta, Young Agricultural Researcher Lighting Up the Future of Agriculture
20/07/2022

Ms. Gonroudobou Marietta is a young agricultural researcher from Benin in Western Africa. She is a big dreamer who is working to share knowledge and...

The WFF Launches Dutch Chapter with “FoodCycle” event
The WFF Launches Dutch Chapter with “FoodCycle” event
20/06/2022

The World Food Forum (WFF) is thrilled to announce the launch of its first local chapter in the Netherlands! Established by Dutch WFF Youth Champion...

Call for Young African Agrifood Changemakers
Call for Young African Agrifood Changemakers
07/06/2022

Are you a young farmer or agripreneur in Africa who is introducing new technologies or approaches to tackle climate change, food loss and waste, or...

Afrobeat for better production, nutrition, environment and life!
10/09/2021

Calling all young dancers, musicians and singers in Africa, we need your help! Join the WFF “Afrobeat for better production, nutrition, environment...

Festival Latinoamericano de las Juventudes Rurales
06/09/2021

Las juventudes rurales siguen persistiendo e innovando en su relación con los ecosistemas y en la búsqueda de soluciones que faciliten el acceso y la...

Results from the WFF Africa Regional Youth Consultation Survey
26/08/2021

The World Food Forum (WFF) Africa conducted an Africa Regional Youth Consultation Survey between 14 June and 11 July 2021. The survey had 192 responses...

Feed Your Ideas Towards Food Systems Transformation in Africa
22/06/2021

The World Food Forum (WFF), in collaboration with the United Nations Major Group for Children and Youth (MGCY) Regional Focal Point for Africa is calling...