Act4Food

“Youth voices bring fresh ideas and innovative solutions to redefine the sector” Catch Brian’s insights in the Future Food Movement Diverse Voices Network Report👇🏽

⏰Deadline has been extended to Wednesday 29th January at 8:00AM EAT (East Africa Time). Last chance to apply! https://lnkd.in/dXhpN6Bs

ACT4FOOD is recruiting the next generation of youth leaders!🌱 If you’re someone who is self-disciplined, a leader, optimistic, and passionate about transforming food systems, today is the last day to apply!🍋🟩 https://lnkd.in/dXhpN6Bs

Meet the Youth Leaders!🥥 We are excited to introduce you to Brian Matara. 'Hi, my name is Brian! I’m from Kenya and I’ve been a Youth Leader since 2024. What’s the best thing about being part of ACT4FOOD?  The best thing about ACT4FOOD is the love, the shared opportunities, and the mutual connection that we share with all the youth leaders, the last year has been extraordinary!' If you’re passionate about changing the food system for the better, apply now!🥖

Catch our youth leader, Syed Hasnain Akber at the Webinar: Youth Power in the Bioeconomy: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Innovation🌍✨ 🗓️Wednesday 29th January 2025 ⏰11.00AM CET

Our youth leader, Belinda Ng reflects back on COP29 and on the importance of using the outcomes to guide us in the future.🌟 Too often big events such as COP29 come and go, the discussions and outcomes left in the previous year. This is a reminder that we should look back to move forward.⏭️ To read about her experience and takeaways, use the following link: https://lnkd.in/duZZqCMu

Meet the youth leaders!🥑 We are excited to introduce you to Chifundo. 'Hi, my name is Chifundo! I’m from Malawi and I’ve been part of ACT4FOOD since 2024. What’s the best thing about being part of ACT4FOOD? The best thing about ACT4FOOD is the opportunity to make a real impact through collaboration and empowering others to take action.' If you’re passionate about changing the food system for the better, apply now!🍐 https://lnkd.in/dXhpN6Bs

ACT4FOOD Youth Leaders have countless benefits and opportunities, including an in-person workshop at the end of their leadership training.🍄 Last year, we went to the Netherlands and visited the Wageningen Research Centre, met a representative from the Dutch government, and had the opportunity to work together in teams to come up with our ACT4FOOD strategies for the year!🍒 If this is something that interests you, use the following link to apply: https://lnkd.in/dXhpN6Bs And make sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube to stay up to date with all news ACT4FOOD.🍅

Meet your fellow youth leaders!🥗 We are excited to introduce you to Hasnain! ‘Hi! My name is Hasnain, I’m from Pakistan and I’ve been part of ACT4FOOD since 2024. What do you ACT4? I ACT4 shaping my community towards a better future, where every community member feels engaged, supported and belonged. Despite the challenges, I hope to create an environment where everyone feels that they have a stake in their community’s progress and shape policies together.’ What do you Act4? Comment below!🥦 Apply using the following link: https://lnkd.in/dXhpN6Bs

One of the benefits of being an ACT4FOOD Youth Leader is having access to plenty of trainings and workshops, including from ACT4FOOD alumni! Our former youth leaders are always happy to provide guidance and support where they can🥬 Here are a few of the lovely ACT4FOOD alumni who are always ready to lend a helping hand🫛