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Our Act4Food Core Group Member, Rehman Hassan, had the incredible opportunity to speak at Columbia University’s inaugural Bollinger Convening and World Leaders Forum. This landmark event focused on advancing food systems for the benefit of all humanity. Rehman Hassan delivered a powerful opening session, discussing the needs of young people, the impact of the @whatyoungpeoplewant_ campaign they co-led, and how youth are transforming the food systems landscape. His address followed speeches from world leaders such as the President of Malawi and the Prime Minister of Haiti. The session also brought together senior development partners, including the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. We are proud to see young voices shaping the future of global food systems!

Alles Gute zum Welternährungstag! Ich möchte euch die #SchoolFood4Future-Kampagne vorstellen, die vom UMI Fund unterstütz wird. Unser Goal ist es, bis 2030 jedem ghanaischen Kind Zugang zu gesunden und nahrhaften Mahlzeiten zu garantieren. 🫘Im Rahmen unserer Strategie arbeiten wir eng mit #BeansIsHow zusammen. Gemeinsam fördern wir die Integration nachhaltiger Ernährung in den Speiseplan ghanaischer "local" Privatschulen. 🫘Wir sind fest davon überzeugt, dass Bohnen lokal verfügbar und erschwinglich sind. Sie sind zudem ganzjährig erhältlich und stellen eine wichtige Nahrungsquelle zur Verbesserung der Ernährungssicherheit dar. 🫘Besonders für Kinder unter fünf Jahren sind Bohnen aufgrund ihrer zahlreichen Vorteile von großer Bedeutung. Wir sind der Meinung, dass die Integration von Bohnen in das nationale Schulmahlzeitenprogramm ein smarter und kostengünstiger Weg ist. Unterstütze uns dabei auf instagram  Link: https://lnkd.in/es3xgEt8 ProVeg International Sebastian Joy Kristin Gutekunst Better Food Foundation Karlee Schnyder Philipp Harnik ProVeg Deutschland Act4Food #SchoolMeals #Foodsecurity #Sustainablefoodsystem

As the #worldfoodforum2024 kicked off, we were thrilled to host our side event, “Securing Food Justice: A Youth-Led Vision for a Climate-Resilient Future.” What truly excited us was the opportunity to engage with passionate young leaders and individuals committed to driving sustainable change in food systems. As we celebrate #worldfoodday2024 under the theme “Right to Food: For a Better Life and a Better Future,”we are reminded of the urgent need to transform our global food systems. Every person deserves access to safe, nutritious, and sustainably produced food. It all starts with us—every child, every youth, and every policy. Let’s prioritize our future. A heartfelt thank you to our moderator Jeffrey Adusei Opoku , Tabe brandon , Brian Matara Azeez A. SALAWU Hinda Sahir and Dr. Sanjo Faniran, for an inspiring session. And a big thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to this important conversation! #worldfoodday #act4food #act4collaboration #fao #worldfoodforum

Looking forward to moderating this dynamic discussion on youth leadership in food justice and climate action at #WFFFlagship2024! Join us for an interactive side event on October 15th, where we'll explore how to empower youth-led initiatives to stir up solutions for food justice. Featuring an incredible panel of SDG practitioners: @azsalawu, @tabe_brandon, @hinda.shr, @brianmatara, and Dr. Sanjo Faniran. Don't miss out! Register now using Event Code: YP13 on the Zoom Events Platform. Act4Food #YouthLeadership #FoodJustice #ClimateAction #SustainableFoodSystems

As the #WFFFlagship 2024 event commences, we are excited to host our Side Event. Join us for an interactive session featuring Jeffrey Adusei Opoku as our moderator, alongside esteemed SDG practitioners: Azeez A. SALAWU Founder of @cafsafrica; Tabe brandon , Youth4Climate Awardee; Hinda Sahir , Act4Food Youth Leader; Brian Matara SDG Practitioner; and Dr. Sanjo Faniran, National Convenor of UNFSS Nigeria. We will discuss youth leadership in tackling food justice and climate action, exploring ways to empower youth-led initiatives for sustainable food systems. If you’re passionate about food justice, climate resilience, and youth-driven solutions, don’t miss our side event on October 15, 2024! Event Code: YP13 Modality: Zoom Events Platform Time: 15th October Register with this link: https://lnkd.in/dKCyQepp

How to Get Children Interested in Sustainable Agriculture Inspiring the next generation to care about sustainable agriculture is easier than you think! Here are practical ways to get children involved and excited: 🌱 Start a Small Garden Whether it’s a backyard plot or pots on the windowsill, let children plant and care for veggies or herbs. It's a hands-on way to teach them how food grows and the importance of sustainability. 🚜 Visit a Local Farm Take them to a farm that uses sustainable practices. Seeing how food is grown and animals are raised responsibly builds a real connection with the environment. ♻️ Compost at Home Show kids how food scraps can turn into nutrient-rich soil by starting a small compost bin. It’s a great way to teach them about reducing waste and improving soil health! 🔧 DIY Projects Get creative! Have kids build a bird feeder, plan their own garden plot, or make a mini greenhouse from recycled materials. These fun projects foster a mindset of sustainability and innovation. 🍽️ Farm-to-Table Cooking Involve them in cooking meals using fresh ingredients from local farms. They'll not only appreciate the taste but also understand the value of supporting sustainable agriculture. What other ways do you think farming can be made engagaing for children?

NATIONS CAN’T GROW, IF THEIR CHILDREN CAN’T. While various socio-economic challenges compete for funding, projections from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation in the Goalkeepers report on child food poverty should inform and guide country-level governments, DFIs, & Philanthropic Stiftungen/foundations were to fiscally direct aid and funding to deliver the highest benefit. The world’s worst child health crisis is MALNUTRITION. Reversing poor global health trend> Levelling up development assistance to solve malnutrition> Eg: SUSTAINABLE FINANCING of School Meals Porgrams for children in deprived communities. Source: Bill & Melinda Gate GoalKeeper 2024 Report: Race to Nourish a Warming World 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eEy2GgaZ Act4Food

Ahead of the 2024 Goalkeepers event in New York, our founder Azeez A. SALAWU was recently spotlighted by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as a #Goalkeeper and founder of CAFS Africa. In his feature, he shared his Six Picks—highlighting what inspires and motivates him on his journey to transforming food systems in Africa. Enjoy his Six Picks” that energize him to think creatively as a Food Systems Development Practitioner here https://lnkd.in/dRUfAmfy #Goalkeepers2024 #CAFS #Africa #ZeroHunger #FoodSecurity #CommunityAction #GatesFoundation #Inspiration World Food Forum AGRA UN Food Systems Coordination Hub Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens Nigeria AgriBusiness Group (NABG) Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Act4Food Food Tank FAO FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE, BUDGET & NATIONAL PLANNING NIGERIA Federal University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta The Consortium of African Youth in Agriculture and Climate Change (CAYACC) HEDA Resource Centre The Rockefeller Foundation University of Reading Empower Africa foodwatch International

🌟 We’re Excited to Unveil Our New Website!🌟 We are delighted to announce the launch of our newly revamped website! This update brings a host of new features and information designed to keep you informed and engaged with our mission. On our new site, you can now: - Check Out Upcoming Events: Stay updated on our latest events and activities. - Explore New Roles: Discover opportunities to join our team and contribute to our cause. - Learn About Our Movement: Get in-depth information about our mission and initiatives. - Make a Pledge: Support our efforts with a pledge and help drive our impact. - Explore Partnership Opportunities: Find out how you can collaborate with us for mutual growth. - Take Action for Change: Learn about our ongoing efforts and how you can get involved. - Engage with Youth Leaders: Connect with emerging leaders who are shaping the future. Visit us at https://lnkd.in/e7PQGQKG and explore all the new features we have to offer. We welcome your feedback and look forward to your continued support as we advance our mission together. #WebsiteLaunch #MakeADifference #JoinUs #YourCompanyName #YouthLeadership #Partnerships #ActionForChange

Its being one week since the wrapped up of the African Food Systems Forum in Kigali! The theme, "Innovate, Accelerate, Scale: Delivering Food Systems Transformation in a Digital and Climate Era," couldn't be more timely. Discussions focused on leveraging technology for sustainable food production, addressing climate challenges, and ensuring equitable access to nutritious food. Key decisions included: Digitalization: Promoting digital solutions for agriculture, food processing, and distribution. Climate resilience: Strengthening food systems' resilience to climate change through adaptation strategies. Youth engagement: Empowering young people to drive innovation and entrepreneurship in the food sector. Investment: Mobilizing resources to support sustainable food systems transformation. The forum was a powerful platform for collaboration and action. Let's continue to innovate and build a more sustainable and equitable food future for Africa! Act4Food thank you for the opportunity. AFS Forum #AfricanFoodSystems #Innovation #ClimateAction #Sustainability