The CAFF Youth Challenge 2026 is now open for applications. This initiative aims to empower youth to revive, promote, and innovate forgotten foods—transforming traditional knowledge into sustainable solutions for the future. By supporting youth-led ideas, the challenge contributes to preserving cultural heritage, enhancing biodiversity, and strengthening local food systems.
Applications are open to young people from Africa and the Caribbean until 30 April 2026. Proposed projects must be implemented within a university campus or in a semi urban communty.
We are looking for passionate individuals aged 18 to 30 with bold, innovative ideas that highlight indigenous and underutilized foods in their communities. Selected participants will receive mentorship, capacity building and a grant for their projects. If you are ready to make an impact and join a growing network of food changemakers, we encourage you to submit your application at:
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In collaboration with Kwabre Ne Sekyere Belgium,Mfantesman vzw,Voice of Women International, Kente FM and other African organizations, we are organizing "The Helping Hand project",is an action started in 2016, aimed at feeding the homeless in the Brussels area. We are in need of volunteers to help with the cooking, packing and distribution of food to the homeless and needy. We are also still looking for sponsors for this project. We do not accept funds but prefer sponsorship in the form of donations of desired food items, food packaging materials. if you are interested in giving a helping hand, contact us on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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