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WFF Kenya Youth Chapter leads the way at the Kenya National Food Systems Summit 2025
11/06/2025
The World Food Forum (WFF) Kenya Youth Chapter took the stage at the Kenya National Food Systems Summit held from 15-16 April 2025 in Nairobi. Members of the Chapter actively contributed across the summit, from planning and moderating sessions to hosting exhibitions and engaging in policy dialogues.
WFF Bhutan Youth Chapter: SDG camp in Paro ignites youth leadership for a sustainable future
28/05/2025
The World Food Forum (WFF) Bhutan Youth Chapter, with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Country Office in Bhutan, hosted an engaging Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) camp in Paro under the theme "If not us, then who?".
Youth in Action: Building the Path to End Global Hunger
29/04/2025
Youth in Action: Building the Path to End Global Hunger
Youth driving change in local agrifood systems: WFF Youth Initiative at ECLAC Forum
08/05/2025
The World Food Forum (WFF)'s Global Youth Action Initiative (Youth Initiative) hosted a side event at the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development 2025 organized by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) on 31 March in Santiago, Chile.
WFF Italy Youth Chapter holds its General Assembly
02/05/2025
On 17 April the World Food Forum (WFF) Italy Youth Chapter held its General Assembly at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, Italy coinciding with the 2025 cycle launch of the WFF’s Global Youth Action 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 of Tokushima, a region with a declining birthrate and aging population.
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.
WFF Side Event at the CFS: Youth-Led Solutions from the Leaders of Today - Solutions and Partnerships for Accelerated Action
11/10/2022
This hybrid side event was held under the premise of the CFS Guidelines on Promoting Youth Engagement in Agrifood Systems, showcasing five youth-led solutions on the ground.
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 promoting youth engagement and employment in agriculture and food systems to the country level so they can inform local change efforts and processes.
Empowered to lead: Young women transforming agrifood systems
08/03/2025
Through its National Youth Chapters, the WFF’s Youth Initiative is fostering a new generation of women leaders in agrifood systems, ensuring an inclusive and equitable future.
World Food Forum launches Qatar Youth Chapter: The first in the Near East and North Africa region
12/03/2025
To mark a significant step forward in Qatar's commitment to empowering youth leadership in addressing the pressing food security and climate challenges, the World Food Forum's Global Youth Action Initiative launched the WFF Qatar Youth Chapter, the first in the Near East and North Africa region.
WFF at CFS 52: Inclusive youth engagement and empowerment for agrifood systems transformation
25/11/2024
As part of the 52nd session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS), the World Food Forum (WFF)’s Global Youth Action hosted a hybrid side event.
The WFF launches its 13th Youth Chapter in Ireland
14/03/2024
The World Food Forum (WFF) launched its 13th Youth Chapter in Ireland, dubbed the National Youth Food Forum.
World Food Forum’s Global Youth Action Initiative - Needs Assessment survey
14/03/2025
The World Food Forum (WFF)’s Global Youth Action Initiative (Youth Initiative) is launching its 2025 Needs Assessment Survey, to shape future opportunities for youth in agrifood systems.
WFF Brazil Youth Chapter Joins CNA’s new leadership forum and 2025 legislative agenda launch
17/04/2025
On 26–27 March 2025, Brasília hosted the 1st Forum of New Leaderships in Agribusiness, organized by the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA). The World Food Forum (WFF) Brazil Youth Chapter was represented by seven members. Invited by CNA, these young leaders actively engaged in the national dialogue, contributing youth perspectives to discussions on the future of agribusiness in Brazil.
WFF Ghana Youth Chapter: First National Assembly to advance youth-led agrifood systems transformation
10/04/2025
The World Food Forum (WFF) Ghana Youth Chapter successfully hosted its first National Assembly in Accra, Ghana on 14 March 2025, bringing together the Chapter’s National Steering Committee and regional Focal Leads from all 16 regions of Ghana.
WFF side event at the ECLAC Forum on Sustainable Development: Youth leading change in local agrifood systems
24/03/2025
As part of the eighth meeting of the Forum on Sustainable Development in Santiago, Chile, the World Food Forum (WFF)’s Global Youth Action Initiative will hold a side event titled “Youth Leading Change in Local Agrifood Systems”, focusing on the transformative role of youth, particularly young women, in shaping agrifood systems.
WFF Ecuador Youth Chapter: Driving food and climate activism
21/03/2025
The World Food Forum (WFF) Ecuador Youth Chapter was launched during the 2024 WFF flagship event and has since become one of the leading networks driving concrete actions for the transformation of agrifood systems in the country.
WFF Bhutan Youth Chapter: The mental fortitude of young people
20/03/2025
The World Food Forum (WFF) Bhutan Youth Chapter had the honor of engaging with the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Qu Dongyu, during his official visit to the Kingdom of Bhutan.