YPARD celebrates its 20th anniversary this year! We invite you to be part of this important milestone.
What started as a group of passionate researchers in Switzerland, has evolved into the largest, global youth-led network of young professionals in the agrifood systems. Over the years, YPARD has built strategic partnerships, contributed to international policy processes, supported youth-led innovation and entrepreneurship, and championed meaningful youth engagement in decision-making spaces. From launching global policy initiatives, strengthening agroecology programmes, and championing youth- and community-led initiatives through fellowships, incubators, and leadership opportunities, the network has continued to evolve and grow.
In this event, we will take a moment to pause, reflect on, and celebrate our journey so far- bringing together people who have been instrumental in building the network. We will feature key initiatives from YPARD members, and talk about what the future holds.
Agenda
- Opening Remarks
- Tracing the 20 Year Journey
- Connecting grassroots initiatives to a global movement: Spotlighting YPARD initiatives
- Closing Remarks
- Reflections and Closing
Speakers
- Oliver Oliveros, YPARD Co-Founder
- Alessandra Giuliani, YPARD Co-Founder
- Courtney Paisley, Former YPARD Director
- Gbadebo Odularu, Former tu YPARD Africa Coordinator
- Sussana Phiri, YPARD Zambia
- Chidinma Ezeh, YPARD Nigeria
- Md. Al Amin, YPARD Bangladesh
- TBD, YPARD Peru
- Enock Joseph Sembuusi, YPARD Uganda
- Celia Buhler, YPARD Switzerland
- TBD, YPARD Mexico
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