National Youth Framework for Food Systems (NYFFS)

Youth Leading.
Food Transforming
Nation Rising

NYFFS is the national platform for youth leadership, innovation, and engagement in transforming the food system of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It is a youth-led, nationally coordinated mechanism that brings together young people across agriculture, nutrition, entrepreneurship, chefs climate action, research, and policy to shape a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food future.

Global Impact

Connecting locally. advocating regionally. influencing globally.

Food Systems

Building resilient, inclusive and sustainable food systems.

Youth Led

Driven by young people, for a stronger future.

The Framework

One Framework.
Two Powerful Platforms.
Endless Possibilities.

The Framework is hosted by the Saint Vincent and Grenadines Zero Hunger Trust Fund and integrates two core youth platforms that compliments each opther to create a full pathway from innovation to influence.

Hosted by

SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES ZERO HUNGER
TRUST FUND

NYFFS COOPERATIVE

Practice. Innovation. Enterprise Development.
Focused on building skills, supporting enterprises, and driving innovations that create value and jobs within the food system

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NYFFS
NGO

Policy. Advocacy. Global Engagement.
Focused on shaping policy, influencing systems, and representing youth voices on national, regional and global platforms.

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THROUGH THIS FRAMEWORK, YOUTH ARE EMPOWERED TO:

Lead and participate

in national food systems governance and policy processes.

Develop and scale

agrifood enterprises and innovations.

Access

training. mentorship, and financing opportunities.

Contribute

to climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods

Drive

inclusive growth and positive change in our communities.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

We welcome passionate young people aged 15-40 years who are ready to lead, innovate, and create impact in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and beyond.

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Producers & Practitioners
  • Farmers & Fishers
  • Agro-processors
  • Chefs & Culinary Creators
  • Agri-entrepreneurs
  • Researchers & Innovators
  • Nutritionists
  • Students & YASIP Alumni
  • Youth Leaders & Advocates
  • Members of Youth Organisations, Cooperatives & Community Groups

Our Food.
Our Future.
Our Generation.

NYFFS is more than a platform. It is a movement of young leaders building a resilient, inclusive,
and sustainable food future

Be part of the change.
Be the future of food.
JOIN NYFFS.