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WFF Sierra Leone Youth Chapter engages youth at Njala University in climate-smart agriculture workshop
04/07/2025
The World Food Forum (WFF) Sierra Leone Youth Chapter collaborated with the School of Agriculture at Njala University to host a youth engagement event on climate-smart agriculture (CSA) and sustainable agrifood systems.
WFF Spain Youth Chapter organizes the Youth Forum on sustainable agrifood systems
02/07/2025
The World Food Forum (WFF) Spain Youth Chapter in collaboration with the University of León (ULE) and the León City Council held its first-ever in-person event, titled, "Spanish Youth Forum on Agrifood Systems”.
WFF Youth Initiative at the Preparatory Youth Conference for UNFSS+4
18/06/2025
The World Food Forum (WFF)'s Global Youth Action Initiative (Youth Initiative) took part in the Preparatory Youth Conference for the second United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4), held from 15 – 16 May 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.
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 Ireland Youth Chapter engages youth voices in shaping agrifood systems
17/06/2025
On 9 May 2025, the World Food Forum (WFF) Ireland Youth Chapter (Youth Food Forum) hosted its 2025 kick-off event in Dublin, bringing youth perspectives to the forefront of Ireland's agrifood future.
WFF Egypt Youth Chapter: The launch marks turning point for regional agrifood systems transformation
09/06/2025
On 15 May 2025, the World Food Forum (WFF)'s Global Youth Action Initiative (Youth Initiative), supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa and the FAO Country Office in Egypt, officially launched the WFF Egypt Youth Chapter.
The ‘Cool Agripreneur’ Programme: Empowering the next generation of Indonesia’s agripreneurs
02/06/2025
Indonesian farmers are ageing, and this spells a challenge for a country striving to sustainably feed what is currently the world’s fourth-largest population.
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?".
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 Youth Initiative launches National Youth Chapter in Peru
30/04/2025
The World Food Forum (WFF)’sis excited to share the successful launch of the WFF Peru Youth Chapter, marked by a dynamic hybrid event in Lima that brought together around 150 young people from across the country.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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 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 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.