Calling all youth! Youth are invited to pitch their idea/initiative which engages youth in agriculture and food systems in a 3 minute video outlining how their initiative will help end hunger and malnutrition. All videos will be featured on the Youth Idea Incubator page of the CFS website. Ten youth will be selected to deliver their pitch in person to a panel comprised of inspiring individuals working on youth engagement and food security and nutrition, including entrepreneurs, social leaders, academics, and others. Youth will receive feedback on their ideas and establish contacts with a network of actors engaged in food security and nutrition. They will also be invited to participate in the full CFS plenary week. Eligibility · youth who are tackling food insecurity and malnutrition · Someone with a bright idea about how to engage youth to end hunger and malnutrition · A youth between the ages of 15 – 35 · An engaging and inspiring speaker Worth · Ten youth who submitted videos are contacted to arrange participation in CFS 42: 1 September 2015 · Panelists are invited to review youth videos/ideas in advance: 15 September 2015 · Event at CFS 42: 12 October 2015, 17.30 – 19.00 Iraq Room, FAO, Rome, Italy Deadline: 1 August 2015 |
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