Calling for the voices of young Africans as agents of change in agri-food systems

Open until 31 July 2022

Are you a young farmer or agripreneur in Africa who is introducing new technologies or approaches to combat climate change, food loss and waste, or malnutrition? Are you a community mobiliser or policy advocate who is creating inclusive space for people to access adequate food? Are you a change agent for fairer and more sustainable food systems?

The World Food Forum (WFF) Africa team is calling for the nomination of young Africans who are agents of change in our agri-food systems to make them more equitable and sustainable, and who can share their strong visions and actions to achieve that vision, and inspire others to follow their examples.

WFF is an independent, youth-led global network of partners facilitated by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), whose goal is to build a global movement that empowers young people around the world to actively transform agri-food systems to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, and a better food future for all.

The selected change agents will be featured in the series of stories on the regional page of the WFF website and are invited to take an active part in the WFF community and movement to transform our food systems in their own way.

Nomination and selection criteria for agri-food systems

Be under 35 years of age

• Be an African or someone working on the evolution of agri-food systems in Africa
• Have your own vision on how to change agri-food systems in Africa
• To have undertaken concrete actions in line with its vision.
• Supporting the vision and goals of the WFF (to find out more about the WFF, click here)
• Be willing to inspire each other by sharing visions and experiences (*WFF activities are pro-bono/voluntary.)

Nomination and selection process for agri-food systems

• The person can 1) nominate themselves OR 2) be nominated by people who know them well
• Nominations can be sent to this link
• The WFF Africa team will contact the selected candidate on a first come, first served basis.

Contact: Momoka.Tamura@fao.org

Momoka Tamura, Regional Outreach Coordinator WFF Africa