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World Food Forum - Local Action

Local Action for a Better Food Future

Think global – act local. Real changes start locally- in communities, cities, and countries. The World Food Forum (WFF) is committed to driving tangible impact by working with youth leaders to translate our initiatives at the country level. Through targeted capacity-building and leadership development programs, the WFF aims to equip youth leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to drive sustainable agrifood systems change at the local level.

By fostering a sense of ownership and agency among young people, the WFF seeks to create a movement for positive change that can drive lasting impact and transform our food systems for the better. By working together and acting at the local level, we can create a ripple effect of positive change that has the power to transform our world.

Get involved

Creating sustainable and equitable agrifood systems requires collective action at the local and global levels. By fostering connections between communities and leveraging the resources of the World Food Forum, we can make real progress towards a better food future for all. If you are interested in supporting local initiatives or establishing a WFF National Chapter, be sure to check out the WFF National Chapter Blueprint.

The WFF National Chapter Blueprint is a comprehensive guide for groups and organizations interested in mobilizing youth-led action to promote sustainable agrifood systems in their communities, cities, and countries. By establishing WFF National Chapters, young people can drive positive change, influence policy, and bring long-lasting transformation to local agrifood systems.

News

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The Asia & the Pacific Regional Fact Sheet.

FAO/GTP Hackathon Challenge 2022: Imagining Apps for Sustainable Agriculture
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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Collaborates with the World Food Forum to Ensure a Better Food Future
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The World Food Forum and the Tokyo Metropolitan government are pleased to announce their collaboration for the 2022 masterclass documentary.

“Sora no Sato” initiative
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The Near East and North Africa Regional Fact Sheet
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Regional factsheet East Europe and Central Asia
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The Africa Regional Fact Sheet
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The Africa Regional Fact Sheet.

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Meet Eddie Kago, Mobilizer of Digital Youth for Food Systems Equity
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Meet Tracy Rashida Alhassan Bawa, Entrepreneur Working in Ghana to Improve Rural Livelihoods in a More Sustainable Way
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Meet Leutsoa Ezekiel Khobotlo, Farmer and Agro-consultant Practicing Smart Agriculture as Social Enterprise
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Meet Gonroudobou Marietta, Young Agricultural Researcher Lighting Up the Future of Agriculture
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The WFF Launches Dutch Chapter with “FoodCycle” event
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