Join the 3rd WYNA Global Café: Can school gardening achieve a sustainable food system?

The Building Women & Youth-led Network Alliances for Agroecology and Organic Agriculture (WYNA) Programme invites you to the 3rd WYNA Global Café, an interactive online dialogue exploring the transformative potential of school gardens in building sustainable food systems.

📅 Date: 16 July 2026
🕒 Time: 15:00–16:30 EAT
💻 Platform: Zoom
🔗 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KggNYaePSnuHWmphUOe_XA

Theme

"Can school gardening achieve a sustainable food system or Is it only a tool for agroecology education?"

School gardens have become powerful learning spaces that introduce young people to food production, nutrition, biodiversity, environmental stewardship, and sustainable agriculture. But can they go beyond education to become catalysts for sustainable food systems?

The 3rd WYNA Global Café will bring together educators, youth leaders, agroecology practitioners, researchers, WYNA Fellows, and organizations from different regions to exchange experiences and discuss how school gardening can strengthen food security, improve nutrition, preserve indigenous knowledge, and build resilient communities.

Participants will explore both the opportunities and limitations of school gardening while sharing practical lessons and innovative approaches from Africa and beyond.

What to Expect

The 90-minute session will feature:

• A keynote presentation on One Health and nutrition approaches.
• Country experiences from Uganda and Cameroon.
• Global perspectives on school gardening initiatives.
• An interactive question-and-answer session.
• Networking and peer learning among participants from diverse sectors.

Who Should Attend?

The café welcomes:

• Youth and women in agroecology and organic agriculture
• Students, teachers, and schools
• Smallholder farmers and farmer organizations
• Youth-led agribusinesses and cooperatives
• Extension workers and development practitioners
• Researchers and academic institutions
• Civil society organizations, policymakers, and development partners
• Anyone passionate about sustainable food systems and nutrition

Why Attend?

By joining the café, participants will:

• Learn how school gardens contribute to agroecology education and sustainable food systems.
• Discover successful school gardening experiences and innovations from different regions.
• Exchange knowledge and practical lessons with global experts and practitioners.
• Explore opportunities for collaboration and future action.

The WYNA Programme is implemented by GIZ in collaboration with YPARD, PELUM Kenya, and AGSN, building on the achievements of the Knowledge Centre for Organic Agriculture and Agroecology in Africa (KCOA). Through dialogue, leadership development, and knowledge exchange, WYNA continues to empower young people and women to lead the transformation of Africa's agrifood systems.

Register today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of school gardening and sustainable food systems.

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