WFF 24-Hour Events Marathon on International Youth Day

06/08/2024

The World Food Forum (WFF) is thrilled to present the "WFF 24-Hour Events Marathon", a groundbreaking series of events organized by its National Chapters on International Youth Day - 12 August.

This vibrant youth-led events marathon that spans continents and time zones will feature a series of dynamic workshops, insightful dialogues and interactive sessions showcasing the activities of the WFF National Chapter, local youth leadership and action in spurring agrifood systems transformation in their communities, cities and countries. The marathon will encompass 18 events across 21 countries from all regions.

Highlights of the Event Marathon include the launch of the WFF National Chapter in Bhutan, a Y20 Regional Dialogue in Brazil, a Pre-Local Conference on Youth (LCOY) event on agrifood systems in Kenya, among others.

Want to get involved?

Register for event(s): Visit the WFF website to find detailed information about each event and register for ones that spark your interest. Do not miss the chance to secure your spot!
Spread the word: Share the excitement with your networks. Use the hashtag #WFF24HourEventsMarathon to join the global conversation and amplify the movement.
Engage with us: Follow the WFF and WFF National Chapter social media accounts to stay updated on the events. Engage with posts, share your thoughts and let your voice be heard.
Take action: Beyond attending the events, consider how you can positively shape agrifood systems in your community.

Find the detailed agenda of the events and registration links:

Country	Title of the Event	Time (All times in CEST)	Time (In Local time Zone)	Zoom Registration Link
China	Fostering Youth Engagement for Rural Revitalization in China	3:30am - 3:30pm	9:30am - 9:30pm	In Person Event
Bhutan	National Youth Symposium 2024 –Youth leadership in agrifood systems’ transformation	5am - 3pm	9pm - 7pm	In Person Event
Kenya	Pre-Local Conference of Youth Kenya 2024 -Empowering Kenyan Youth for Sustainable Food Systems and Climate Action	7am - 5pm	8am - 6pm	Register Here
Nepal	Driving Youth Towards Sustainable and Digital Agri-innovation	7am - 2pm	11am - 6pm	Register Here
Uganda	Championing Youth Innovations for Sustainable Agrifood Systems today and tomorrow	8am - 10am	9am - 11am	Register Here

Italy	Collective Action: Italy’s National Chapter as a Catalyst for Youth in Agrifood Governance	10am - 11:30am	10am - 11:30am	In Person Event
Sierra Leone	Youth in Action: Shaping Solutions for Food Insecurity and Climate Challenges	11am - 1pm	9am - 11am	Register Here
Ghana	Role of Ghanian Students in Sustaining the Agrifood System	11am - 2pm	9am - 12pm	Register Here
South Africa	Women and Youth In Agrifood Systems Transformation in South Africa	11am - 3pm	11am - 3pm	Register Here
FAO Regional Office for Near East and North Africa - RNE	How Can Youth Transform Agrifood Systems in the NENA Region?	2:00pm - 3:30pm	3pm - 4:30pm	Register Here
Nigeria	Youth-Driven Solutions for a Resilient and Sustainable Nigerian Agrifood System	3pm - 4pm	2pm - 3pm	Register Here

Gambia	Learning by Doing: Empowering Youth Agrifood Systems Skills	5pm - 6pm	3pm - 4pm	In-person Event
Peru	New Voices, New Solutions: Young People in Agri-Food Systems	10pm	3pm	Register Here
Argentina	Youth Connect: Engaging the Next Generation in Agrifood Systems	11pm	6pm	Register Here
Brazil	Y20 Regional Dialogues: Local Solutions to Address Global Problems: Brazilian Youth Changing Agrifood Sytems	11:30pm	6:30pm	Register Here
Zimbabwe	Youth Perspectives for Food Systems Transformation in Zimbabwe	22/8 from 12pm	12pm	Register Here