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Empowering youth for a resilient food future: WFF Youth Assembly regional consultations
14/03/2025
In preparation for the 2nd United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4), the World Food Forum (WFF) Youth Assembly, in partnership with the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub (the Hub) Youth Leadership Program (YLP), is organizing a series of online regional Youth Assembly consultations.
Establishing a National Youth Food Forum in Ireland
15/02/2024
Establishing a National Youth Food Forum in Ireland.
Ireland National Youth Food Summit
11/09/2024
The World Food Forum (WFF) is thrilled to announce Ireland’s National Youth Food Summit, hosted by Ireland’s World Food Forum Youth Chapter.
Indonesia Launches Southeast Asia’s First World Food Forum National Chapter
02/10/2024
FAO in Indonesia has officially launched the World Food Forum Indonesia Youth Chapter in collaboration with the Executive Office of the President and the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs.
Former Indonesian President Joko Widodo Receives Agricola Medal from FAO: A Prestigious Recognition for National Food Security
10/10/2024
Former Indonesian President Joko Widodo was honored with the prestigious Agricola Medal by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), presented by FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu.
WFF Indonesia Youth Chapter at CFS 52: Inclusive Youth Engagement and Empowerment for Agrifood Systems Transformation
04/11/2024
Risma Rizkia Nurdianti served as a youth representative and the Head of Science and Innovation at the WFF Indonesia Youth Chapter.
Welcoming the future: Highlights from the first WFF Indonesia Youth Chapter onboarding meeting
16/11/2024
The WFF Indonesia Youth Chapter successfully hosted the first onboarding meeting aimed at welcoming new officials into the organization.
Summary of the Indonesia National Workshop on Food Systems Climate Action Convergence
19/11/2024
The Indonesia National Workshop on Food Systems Climate Action Convergence was held in Jakarta from 6 – 8 November 2024.
Enhancing food security: Insight from food systems dialogue review in Indonesia
28/11/2024
The Food Systems Dialogue Review in Indonesia took place at Hotel Borobudur, organized by the WFF Indonesia Youth Chapter in collaboration with the United Nations Food Systems Coordination Hub, the Ministry of National Development Planning (BAPPENAS) of the Republic of Indonesia and the World Food Programme.
Empowering Coastal Communities: WFF Indonesia Youth Chapter Collaboration with KNTI and KPPMPI
12/12/2024
The WFF Indonesia Youth Chapter recognizes the vital role that coastal communities play in achieving sustainable agrifood systems and enhancing livelihoods.
WFF Nepal Youth Chapter: Best practices in resource mobilization with FAO Nepal
24/01/2025
The WFF Nepal Youth Chapter has established a robust collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Nepal Country Office, which has been instrumental in mobilizing resources for various initiatives.
WFF Sierra Leone Youth Chapter: Cultivating change for youth leadership in food security and climate action
20/02/2025
The World Food Forum Sierra Leone Youth Chapter hosted a transformative workshop at the University of Makeni, bringing together young leaders, students and key stakeholders to explore opportunities for youth engagement in food security and climate action.
Phurpa Dorji’s AI-Powered Precision Agriculture wins Best Innovative Idea at Regional Youth Innovation Championship in Thailand
21/10/2024
Phurpa Dorji’s AI-powered crop monitoring system won the best Innovative Idea at the Regional Youth Innovation Championship for agrifood system transformation in Thailand.
Women empowerment leading the change in agrifood systems for a better tomorrow
14/10/2024
Kicking off the World Food Forum (WFF) Flagship Event 2024, the FAO Liaison offices in Brussels and Geneva collaborated on a joint virtual side event “Women and Girls’ Empowerment Leading the Change in Agrifood Systems”.
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 and life” awareness-raising campaign. Apply now or nominate someone you know To support the World Food 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.
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.
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 from 32 countries and was geared toward providing a space for African youth and youth entities who engage in agriculture and food-related area.
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 on youth and youth entities who engage in agriculture and food-related areas in Africa to join the global discussion on agri-food systems transformation.
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 among smallholder farmers in northern Malawi.