You can read the Spanish version of this article here. Every August, World Water Week brings together voices from around the globe to reflect on and act upon how we manage life's most vital resource: water. Two billion people lack access to safe drinking water, and it's projected that by 2050, more than half of the world's population will face water scarcity. Latin America and the Caribbean in particular, find themselves in a critical position. Despite hosting a third of the world's water … [Read more...] about World Water Week 2024 as Seen by Youth from Latin America
Youth in Agriculture
Young Voices from Mali and Honduras Celebrate Nature and Soil Conservation with Art
This month, youth from Mali and Honduras wrote, drew and spoke about their connection to nature in honor of World Nature Conservation Day and International Day for the Conservation of Soil. As participants in our Youth Storyteller Program, they document the transition to agroecology in their communities, filming, interviewing and photographing their families working in the field. Over time, they acquire essential farming skills, protect their land, and inspire rural youth to stay in their … [Read more...] about Young Voices from Mali and Honduras Celebrate Nature and Soil Conservation with Art
Youth Storytellers: Empowering Advocates for Agroecology and the Future
In a world grappling with environmental degradation, food insecurity, and social inequities, the narrative of agricultural sustainability and resilience emerges as a beacon of hope. Our Youth Storytellers program stands at the forefront, empowering young voices from seven countries worldwide to illuminate the transformative power of agroecology. Through captivating videos and profound narratives, these global youth ambassadors unveil the profound impact of agroecology on their communities, … [Read more...] about Youth Storytellers: Empowering Advocates for Agroecology and the Future
Recapping the 2023 Youth Storytellers with a Festival: Field to Film
In 2021, we launched an innovative program called Youth Storytellers in Burkina Faso and Honduras. Our goal was to create a people-centered, agroecological counter-narrative opportunity for young storytellers to capture the experiences and daily lives of smallholder farmers. In 2023, thanks to generous support from funders and donors, we were able to expand the program to include more youth from more countries. The 2023 Field to Film festival included Burkina Faso, Honduras, Ecuador, Nepal, … [Read more...] about Recapping the 2023 Youth Storytellers with a Festival: Field to Film
Field to Film: Youth Storyteller Film Festival 2023
In 2021, we launched an innovative program called Youth Storytellers in Burkina Faso and Honduras. Our goal was to create a people-centered, agroecological counter-narrative opportunity for young storytellers to capture the experiences and daily lives of smallholder farmers. Our program allowed the young people of Burkina Faso and Honduras to document the strategies and techniques that farmers in their communities use to achieve success and how they share universal elements with farmers … [Read more...] about Field to Film: Youth Storyteller Film Festival 2023
Field to Film: A Youth Storytellers Film Festival
Over the last several months we’ve shared stories of rural communities and local food systems throughout Central America and West Africa, as documented by the youths in those communities as part of our Youth Storytellers Program. A joint effort between Groundswell International, our partner organizations, and these ambitious young people, the Youth Storytellers Program has enabled local change-makers to use communication as a catalyst to drive social change and shape the local and global … [Read more...] about Field to Film: A Youth Storytellers Film Festival