West Africa is one of the youngest regions in the world, with people under 35 making up the majority of the population. Yet across much of the region, agriculture, the sector that sustains millions of livelihoods, remains difficult for young people to enter as independent producers. The conditions required to qualify as an independent farmer include access to and ownership of land, control over labor, family dynamics, and the funds required for farming. This overall capital is far above the … [Read more...] about Forming the Future Foundation of Agroecology and Food Sovereignty in West Africa
Youth in Agriculture
Jóvenes Contadores de Historias vivieron espacios de reflexión y creación en el marco del Día de la Tierra 2026
Cada año, el Día de la Tierra impulsa actividades para discutir la relación entre las personas y el entorno. En Santa Ana Zegache, una comunidad rural del estado de Oaxaca, al sur de México, esa conversación se llevó, con el programa de Jóvenes Contadores de Historias, a un espacio concreto con jóvenes que viven en un territorio donde el acceso al agua, los cambios en el clima y las formas de cultivo hacen parte de la cotidiadinad. Oaxaca concentra una alta diversidad cultural y biológica, … [Read more...] about Jóvenes Contadores de Historias vivieron espacios de reflexión y creación en el marco del Día de la Tierra 2026
Youth Reflection Circles to Strengthen the Bond with Mother Earth – Earth Day 2026
This article is also available in Spanish. Read it here. Every year, Earth Day sparks conversations about the relationship between people and the environment. In Santa Ana Zegache, a rural community in the state of Oaxaca in southern Mexico, that conversation took shape through the Youth Storyteller Program, facilitated by our local partner Centéotl. "Oaxaca is home to rich cultural and biological diversity, with Indigenous communities closely tied to local agricultural systems. But water … [Read more...] about Youth Reflection Circles to Strengthen the Bond with Mother Earth – Earth Day 2026
The Women Who Feed Us: 15 Youth-Led Films Honoring Women Farmers
What does a woman farmer's day look like in the hills of Nepal? What does it mean to save seeds in Central America when decades of industrial agriculture have displaced traditional knowledge? What does it take to challenge a patriarchal tradition, and bring about social change? For the past three weeks, these are the questions youth from smallholder farming communities have been answering on film. Their short films premiered at our Field to Film Festival, an annual youth-led event showcasing … [Read more...] about The Women Who Feed Us: 15 Youth-Led Films Honoring Women Farmers
The Silence of the Land: A Story Written by Young Storytellers from Mexico
As part of an activity within the Youth Storytellers Program with Centéotl in Mexico, youth set out to create a short journalistic chronicle rooted in their own territory. The exercise was designed as a hands-on experience to strengthen writing and research skills, while also putting into practice different tools for observation and contextual analysis. Throughout the process, the youth worked on preparing interviews, both planned and spontaneous, and on developing skills for engaging with … [Read more...] about The Silence of the Land: A Story Written by Young Storytellers from Mexico
EL SILENCIO DE LA TIERRA: Una historia escrita por jóvenes contadores de historias de México
Como parte de una actividad del proceso de los Jóvenes Contadores de Historias con Centéotl en México, las y los participantes se aventuraron a realizar una pequeña crónica periodística desde su propio territorio. El ejercicio fue pensado como una experiencia práctica para fortalecer habilidades de escritura y de investigación, así como para poner en juego distintas herramientas de observación y análisis del contexto. A lo largo del proceso, los jóvenes trabajaron en la preparación de … [Read more...] about EL SILENCIO DE LA TIERRA: Una historia escrita por jóvenes contadores de historias de México