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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 local-action@world-food-forum.org.

News

WFF Peru Youth Chapter promotes dialogue on the role of women in diplomacy
WFF Peru Youth Chapter promotes dialogue on the role of women in diplomacy
15/06/2026

The WFF Peru Youth Chapter, in collaboration with Internacia, Power Mikuy, Women in Law and other youth-led and civil society organizations, organized...

WFF Ecuador Youth Chapter strengthens youth leadership through a resource mobilization workshop
WFF Ecuador Youth Chapter strengthens youth leadership through a resource mobilization workshop
20/05/2026

The World Food Forum Ecuador Youth Chapter participated in a workshop on project management, resource mobilization, public policy and youth leadership...

WFF Colombia Youth Chapter contributes to national dialogue on agrifood systems transformation
WFF Colombia Youth Chapter contributes to national dialogue on agrifood systems transformation
28/04/2026

The World Food Forum Colombia Youth Chapter participated in the national workshop, “Building the next generation of leadership in Colombia’s agrifood...

WFF National Youth Chapters from Colombia, Nepal and Peru contribute to ICARRD 20 discussions on agrarian reform and youth participation
WFF National Youth Chapters from Colombia, Nepal and Peru contribute to ICARRD+20 discussions on agrarian reform and youth participation
23/04/2026

Members of the WFF National Youth Chapters from Colombia, Nepal and Peru participated in the second International Conference on Agrarian Reform and...

WFF Switzerland Youth Chapter advances youth dialogue on the right to food
WFF Switzerland Youth Chapter advances youth dialogue on the right to food
21/04/2026

The WFF Switzerland Youth Chapter organized a hybrid event in Geneva focused on advancing understanding of the right to food and strengthening youth...

FAO Interactive Zone highlights innovation, youth and cooperation at Regional Conference
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FAO Interactive Zone highlights innovation, youth and cooperation at Regional Conference
17/04/2026

Inspired by the World Food Forum (WFF), the initiative showcased solutions, technologies and experiences aimed at transforming agrifood systems in Latin...