Six months after its launch, the Empowerment of Young Agricultural Producers in Africa through inclusive Mentorship Programme (EYPA Mentorship Programme), concluded in grand fashion with a pitching event held on 5 November in Kigali, Rwanda. Throughout this journey, FAO, together with its partner – the Pan-African Farmers’ Organization (PAFO) – supported a cohort of 42 mentees through a series of mentoring sessions delivered by experienced professionals. The mentees strengthened their practical skills through virtual mentoring sessions, tailored capacity building workshops, and courses offered by the FAO e-learning academy

On 28 October, FAO broke new ground with a panel discussion on “The Role of Faith-Based Organizations in Realizing the Right to Food for All.” For the first time in FAO’s history, the panel was led entirely by representatives from Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs), a milestone in strengthening partnerships beyond the state and amplifying diverse voices to advance food security for all. As Rome celebrates a Jubilee Year, FAO welcomed FBOs from diverse religious traditions to its headquarters for the discussion exploring ways in which FBOs contribute to inclusive food systems, advocate for food security...

Six months after its launch, the FAO - PAFO Youth Mentorship Programme is approaching a powerful milestone: the final pitching event in Kigali, Rwanda. This marks the culmination of a transformative journey that has empowered 42 young agripreneurs from across Africa to lead inclusive agrifood systems transformation. Launched in April 2025, the pilot programme is a joint initiative by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Pan-African Farmers’ Organization (PAFO), designed to equip youth with the skills, knowledge, and networks needed to thrive in agriculture. With 28 seasoned mentors...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Network of Basin Organizations (INBO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) for more efficient, sustainable,  and equitable use of the world’s water resources.