Each year, the Field to Film Festival marks a milestone for our Youth Storyteller Program, a unique initiative where young leaders learn to capture and share the stories of their families and the agroecological solutions transforming their communities. This year, through bold and creative storytelling, they ignited movements of hope and change across diverse corners of the globe. Stories that resonate across borders In 2024, over 50 young storytellers brought their communities' stories … [Read more...] about Young Leaders Shaping the Future of Food Systems Through Film: Looking Back on the 2024 Field to Film Festival
Youth in Agriculture
A Poem in Honor of Environmental Health Day, Written by Youth in Rural Honduras 🌿
"No more fires... Would you incinerate your own lungs?" This moving poem, written by youth from smallholder farming families in rural Honduras, reminds us that nature speaks—her groans echo the destruction we cause, but also the hope that we can protect her, and ourselves, by choosing a different path. "Care for the air we breathe as you would for yourself, every drop of water, every crop, every fruit, every medicinal plant." Our well-being is tied to the air we breathe, the water we … [Read more...] about A Poem in Honor of Environmental Health Day, Written by Youth in Rural Honduras 🌿
La Semana Mundial del Agua 2024 Vista a Través de los Jóvenes de América Latina
Cada agosto, la Semana Mundial del Agua reúne voces de todo el mundo para reflexionar y actuar en torno a la gestión del recurso más vital para la vida: el agua. En un planeta donde más de dos mil millones de personas carecen de acceso a agua potable segura y se proyecta que, para 2050, más de la mitad de la población mundial enfrentará escasez de agua, América Latina y el Caribe se encuentran en una posición crítica. A pesar de concentrar un tercio de los recursos hídricos del mundo, esta es … [Read more...] about La Semana Mundial del Agua 2024 Vista a Través de los Jóvenes de América Latina
World Water Week 2024 as Seen by Youth from Latin America
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
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