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WFF National Youth Chapters from Colombia, Nepal and Peru contribute to ICARRD+20 discussions on agrarian reform and youth participation
23/04/2026
Members of the WFF National Youth Chapters from Colombia, Nepal and Peru participated in the second International Conference on Agrarian Reform and Rural Development (ICARRD+20), held in Cartagena, Colombia.
First Thematic Youth Assembly consultation of 2025: Supporting women and girls in decent rural employment
10/02/2025
The WFF's Global Youth Action Initiative, in collaboration with the FAO Liaison Office in Geneva, the FAO Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division and the ILO, hosted its first Thematic Youth Assembly consultation of 2025 on supporting women and girls in decent rural employment.
WFF Türkiye Youth Chapter engages in community dialogue on women farmers and rural development
30/03/2026
The WFF Türkiye Youth Chapter took part in the “Women farmers meeting for a sustainable future”, which provided a platform for dialogue on the role of women in sustainable agriculture and rural development.
WFF Ghana Youth Chapter: Empowers young women and traders at traditional market symposium
16/05/2025
On 30 April, the World Food Forum (WFF) Ghana Youth Chapter hosted a traditional market symposium at two of Accra’s traditional trading centers - Makola and Nima markets.
WFF Switzerland Youth Chapter advances youth dialogue on the right to food
21/04/2026
The WFF Switzerland Youth Chapter organized a hybrid event in Geneva focused on advancing understanding of the right to food and strengthening youth engagement on the topic.
FAO Interactive Zone highlights innovation, youth and cooperation at Regional Conference
17/04/2026
Inspired by the World Food Forum (WFF), the initiative showcased solutions, technologies and experiences aimed at transforming agrifood systems in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Asia-Pacific Food Forum
06/04/2026
The Asia-Pacific Food Forum convened by FAO is a regional platform to accelerate agrifood systems transformation through investment, science and innovation, and the leadership of women and youth.
WFF Guatemala Youth Chapter: Celebrating national launch, linking global momentum to local action
31/03/2026
The national launch of the WFF Guatemala Youth Chapter was celebrated, bringing together young leaders, government institutions and international partners to strengthen youth engagement in agrifood systems across the country.
WFF Spain Youth Chapter contributes to improving food quality and promoting healthier lifestyles in universities
31/03/2026
The WFF Spain Youth Chapter took part in the Escuela de Activismo Basoa organized by Justica Alimentari in Bilbao, Spain, which brought together students from universities across Spain to explore agrifood systems within university settings.
WFF Argentina Youth Chapter participates in Expoagro 2026 to strengthen youth engagement in agrifood systems
31/03/2026
The WFF Argentina Youth Chapter participated in Expoagro 2026, one of the leading agribusiness exhibitions in the country, contributing to activities that promote youth engagement in sustainable agrifood systems.
WFF Costa Rica Youth Chapter joins national workshop to strengthen dialogue on nutrition and sustainable agrifood systems
19/03/2026
The WFF Costa Rica Youth Chapter participated in the Second National Workshop for the structuring of the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement Civil Society Alliance in Costa Rica.
The WFF Youth Food Lab has officially launched in Peru
05/03/2026
The WFF Peru Youth Chapter and the FAO Country Office in Peru launched the local Youth Food Lab (YFL), marking its first national implementation in Latin America and the Caribbean.
WFF Indonesia Youth Chapter holds Youth Innovation Challenge
17/02/2026
The World Food Forum Indonesia Youth Chapter successfully organized the Youth Innovation Challenge, a national competition designed to empower young people in contributing solutions to agrifood systems challenges in Indonesia.
WFF Indonesia Youth Chapter concludes the Indonesia Food Academy 2025
04/02/2026
The World Food Forum (WFF) Indonesia Youth Chapter has successfully completed the first Indonesia Food Academy (IFA) - a six-months online training programme with over 100 young participants from across the country.
WFF Italy Youth Chapter and Italy’s National Youth Council sign a Joint Statement of Intent
23/12/2025
The WFF Italy Youth Chapter and the Italian National Youth Council (CNG) met at FAO headquarters in Rome to sign a Joint Statement of Intent aimed at increasing youth participation in agrifood systems.
WFF Gambia Youth Chapter: Launching a new era for youth-led local agrifood systems transformation
30/01/2026
The launch of the WFF Gambia Youth Chapter marked an important milestone for strengthening youth engagement in agrifood systems in The Gambia.
WFF Côte d’Ivoire Youth Chapter: Youth-lead discussions on climate Adaptation
12/12/2025
The World Food Forum (WFF) Côte d’Ivoire Youth Chapter took part in the 17th Meeting of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) organized by the Subregional Office of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for West Africa, held in Abidjan, from 18 to 21 November.
WFF Argentina Youth Chapter launches AgriTalks Café: First steps towards a youth agrifood innovation lab
08/12/2025
The World Food Forum (WFF) Argentina Youth Chapter with the support of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Country Office in Argentina, has launched a series of AgriTalks Café sessions, creating small-group discussion spaces for young leaders in agrifood systems.
WFF Ecuador Youth Chapter: Youth leading food waste management
03/12/2025
The WFF Ecuador Youth Chapter launched the first edition of the Escuela de Gestión de Residuos (School on Waste Management), an initiative that combines education, community engagement and practical leadership.
WFF Youth Initiative launches 40 new National Youth Chapters
19/11/2025
The World Food Forum (WFF)’s Global Youth Action Initiative (Youth Initiative) marked a major milestone with the launch of 40 new National Youth Chapters, taking the total count to 62 worldwide. The event took place on 14 October during the 2025 WFF flagship event at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).