19 Youth organizations transforming food systems around the world

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August 12 is International Youth Day, an awareness day dedicated to raising awareness of new initiatives and actions taken by youth. This year’s theme is: Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health.

Learn about how youth from all over the world are working toward developing circular economies for food, sustainable agriculture, regenerative food systems, and educational projects while engaging and empowering youth in local policy and change. Read about Green Africa Youth Organization, one of the initiatives that are formalizing the informal waste sector for efficient waste management and recycling.

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