About the WFF Peru Youth Chapter

Peru is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, spanning ecosystems from the Amazon rainforest to the Andean highlands and the Pacific coast. With a population of over 34 million, the country boasts rich agrifood systems deeply rooted in its diverse landscapes and cultural heritage. However, despite its natural abundance, Peru faces growing challenges such as climate change, shifting consumption patterns and rising food demands fueled by urbanization and population growth.

Recognizing the importance of meaningful youth engagement in addressing these challenges, the World Food Forum (WFF) Peru Youth Chapter was lunched on 8 April in Lima.  Aligned with Peru’s National Youth Policy (Política Nacional de Juventud 2021–2030), the Chapter aims to accelerate agrifood systems transformation by empowering youth to lead change.  With the support of partners like the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Country Office in Peru, the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (MIDAGRI) and the National Secretariat of Youth (SENAJU), the Chapter drives action at the intersection of policy, innovation and community.

Vision

To build an inclusive and dynamic platform that empowers young people from across Peru to actively shape the future of agrifood systems.

The Chapter is committed to:

• Empowering youth by promoting meaningful participation across the agrifood systems value chain through innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership.
• Connecting regions by uniting young people from the coast, highlands and Amazon to exchange ideas and drive collaborative initiatives.
• Championing youth voices in national, regional and global agrifood systems dialogues, aligned with the WFF agenda.
• Strengthening partnerships with institutions, academia, the private sector , and civil society to scale youth-led solutions for a more sustainable agrifood future.

Do you want to help shape agrifood systems in Peru? Join the Chapter!

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