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Local Youth Action

Local Youth Action

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Local Youth Action for a Better Food Future

While the challenges facing our agrifood systems are global, meaningful and lasting transformation must take root at the local level.

The WFF Youth Initiative establishes National Youth Chapters that mobilize local youth-driven initiatives through national youth platforms. These Chapters provide space for young people to connect, collaborate and scale local solutions for agrifood systems transformation. The National Chapter Blueprint outlines how Chapters are established.

The Chapters are established in close collaboration with FAO's Decentralized Offices to co-design impactful initiatives at local, regional and global levels.  They receive guidance and support from the Decentralized Office, operating within a strategic framework with tailored priorities, which the Chapters advance through youth-driven action.

Get involved

Interested in joining the global youth movement? Fill out the National Chapter Interest Form. For general questions or to explore opportunities to support or collaborate with the chapters, please contact us at [email protected].

News

WFF Switzerland Youth Chapter celebrates women farmers and sustainable gastronomy
WFF Switzerland Youth Chapter celebrates women farmers and sustainable gastronomy
24/06/2026

The WFF Switzerland Youth Chapter brought together local youth, culinary professionals, policymakers and farmers at Ferme de Budé to celebrate Sustainable...

WFF Cameroon Youth Chapter celebrates culinary heritage during Sustainable Gastronomy Week 2026
WFF Cameroon Youth Chapter celebrates culinary heritage during Sustainable Gastronomy Week 2026
23/06/2026

The WFF Cameroon Youth Chapter celebrated Sustainable Gastronomy Week 2026 under the theme "Celebrating Food Heritage" through a week-long programme.

WFF Uganda Youth Chapter celebrates Uganda’s rich food heritage through intergenerational knowledge exchange
WFF Uganda Youth Chapter celebrates Uganda’s rich food heritage through intergenerational knowledge exchange
21/06/2026

The WFF Uganda Youth Chapter convened 28 Chapter members from diverse communities and food practice backgrounds to celebrate Uganda culinary heritage...

WFF Gambia Youth Chapter celebrates Sustainable Gastronomy Week by promoting food heritage
WFF Gambia Youth Chapter celebrates Sustainable Gastronomy Week by promoting food heritage
20/06/2026

The WFF Gambia Youth Chapter, in collaboration with the Gambia Tourism and Hospitality Institute (GTHI), celebrated Sustainable Gastronomy Week 2026...

WFF Peru Youth Chapter celebrates Sustainable Gastronomy Week by promoting national food heritage
WFF Peru Youth Chapter celebrates Sustainable Gastronomy Week by promoting national food heritage
20/06/2026

The WFF Peru Youth Chapter organized and participated in a series of activities promoting the value of Peru's agrobiodiversity, sustainable agrifood...

Impact film screening marks the launch of the WFF Albania Youth Chapter
Impact film screening marks the launch of the WFF Albania Youth Chapter
19/06/2026

The Agricultural University of Tirana (AUT) hosted the official launch of the World Food Forum (WFF) Albania Youth Chapter.