Deadline: January 15, 2026
The call for application is ongoing for the World Food Forum (WFF) Youth Assembly Partner Organizations Programme 2026. The objective of the Youth Assembly Partner Organizations programme is to institutionalize collaboration with organizations that can provide expertise, networks and youth engagement support within priority themes. Partner Organizations work closely with the WFF Youth Assembly Secretariat and YPB members to ensure the design and delivery of impactful, youth-centric sessions and consultations that contribute to agrifood systems transformation.
Under the leadership of the YPB and supported by the WFF Youth Assembly Secretariat, Partner Organizations are expected to:
- Collaborate on planning and execution: Actively participate in the planning and execution of Youth Assembly sessions on their respective theme(s);
- Provide expertise: Share knowledge and resources, including technical expertise, research and innovative solutions relevant to the theme;
- Contribute to consultation design: Assist in designing interactive and engaging sessions that resonate with youth audiences;
- Nominate speakers and moderators: Identify and provide qualified experts to contribute insights and facilitate dialogue in the selected theme;
- Support youth-centric approaches: Ensure that agendas, discussions and outputs are youth-driven and aligned with youth priorities;
- Facilitate social media outreach: Promote the Youth Assembly sessions across platforms to expand outreach and visibility; and
- Ensure integration into policy processes: Support the presentation of youth-led recommendations in intergovernmental processes.
Eligibility
Partner Organizations are expected to:
- Be global or regional in scope, with demonstrated expertise and experience in the selected theme;
- Have a proven track record in agrifood systems, biodiversity, climate change, development or other relevant areas;
- Be committed to youth engagement and empowerment in the context of agrifood systems transformation;
- Alocate members and a contact point to work closely with the WFF Youth Assembly Secretariat and YPB members; and
- Align with the WFF Youth Assembly’s core values of integrity, responsibility and co laboration, and adhere to the highest ethical standards.
Deliverables
Under the guidance of the YPB, Partner Organizations contribute to:
- Developing a comprehensive session plan for the Youth Assembly sessions and consultations, including objectives, agenda and key topics;
- Identifying and confirming speakers and moderators;
- Designing engagement strategies to ensure active youth participation;
- Contributing inputs to the development of youth-led recommendations for agrifood systems transformation;
- Advising the YPB and Youth Assembly Secretariat on the preparation of a summary report capturing key discussions, outcomes and follow-up actions.
Application
For more information, visit Youth Assembly Partner Organizations.