Flexible Voluntary Contribution (FVC)

21/05/2026

Based in Kebili, in southern Tunisia, Mohamed Hamrouni is a young agri-entrepreneur who is transforming the value of local resources. Deeply attached to his oasis of Nefzoua, he has developed an innovative solution to reduce dependence on imported livestock feed by reusing date and palm waste to produce sustainable food.

16/04/2026

Kaouther Aounallah is the founder of Sweet Jana, an innovative pastry shop based in Kébili, Tunisia, known for its date-based creations. Coming from an agricultural background, she has built a business committed to tradition, health, environmental responsibility, and social inclusion.

18/03/2026

Hafsia Aloui, basée à Kébili, dans le sud de la Tunisie, crée des objets artisanaux à partir de palmiers (souvenirs, mobilier) grâce à des techniques de tissage ancestrales valorisant le patrimoine local.

17/03/2026

Roukaya Ben Brahim, basée en Kébili dans le sud de la Tunisie, valorise l’élevage local à travers son entreprise Chef Lait, spécialisée dans la production et la transformation du lait de chèvre et de chamelle.

20/01/2026

Highlights from the FAO HASTEN business incubation workshop in Rwanda (29 September - 3 October 2025), where 10 youth- and women-led startups received tailored support from FAO, national and international coaches on strategies to scale their businesses, strengthen sustainable practices and drive progress toward the SDGs.

20/01/2026

The "Youth Innovations for a Better Food Future" event was held in Thai Nguyen, Viet Nam to mark the World Food Day 2025 and FAO’s 80th anniversary. The forum focused on youth-led solutions for sustainable agrifood systems.

19/11/2025

The Youth Food Lab (YFL) programme is a space and a platform for young innovators to develop their innovative ideas into transformative projects that work towards ending hunger and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

06/11/2025

FAO Flexible Voluntary Contribution (FVC) has funded Dimitra Clubs in several countries since 2014. This documentary features testimonials from community members active in Dimitra Clubs in Uganda.

16/10/2025

The Youth Food Lab is a global incubator that supports young entrepreneurs to scale impactful, market-ready innovations for a more sustainable food future.

25/09/2025

This documentary features testimonials from programme participants (beneficiaries) of the sub-project: "Enabling healthy diets for the prevention of child wasting in contexts of protracted crises, conflict and/or humanitarian."