Leveraging passion, innovation to influence positive action for agrifood system

Guided by and aligned with the principles of the World Food Forum Office of Youth and Women in Rome, which serves as a leading youth platform for global food governance and a think tank promoting youth-led solutions in science, innovation, technology, culture and advocacy, the Ghana Chapter is leading conversations and connecting young people through strategic local, national and global activities.

Key outcome A key outcome of the dialogue was the call by Member of Parliament of Wa East Constituency and Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Food and Agriculture, Dr Godfred Seidu Jasaw, for young people to come together to establish a nationwide youth-led movement that would serve as a strong advocacy platform for youth inclusion in agricultural policy development and implementation, by recognising and highlighting the needs of young people and encouraging their participation in policy, regional and continental market trade.

The World Food Forum (WFF) Global Youth Action Initiative is a global platform for youth engagement that brings together young people from around the world to drive action for more sustainable, inclusive and resilient agrifood systems.