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Youth Agriculture & Food Alliance

We empower a rural generation to lead the future of agri‑food

Our VisionOur MissionOur GoalPrograms

Who We Are

YAFA is a youth‑led alliance that advances sustainable agriculture and food systems and empowers rural youth and women across the Arab region and North Africa through programs, partnerships, and policy engagement.

Our Vision

An empowered generation of rural youth and women leading the future of agriculture and food in the Arab region and North Africa, blending traditional knowledge with modern technologies to build safe, sustainable agri‑food systems that strengthen rural resilience and support economic and social development.

Our Mission

Empower rural youth and women by strengthening traditional and modern agricultural skills, fostering agri‑innovation, and engaging them in policy to ensure sustainable agricultural and food sovereignty while expanding rural livelihoods.

Our Goal

To be a regional platform that empowers rural youth and women across the Arab region and North Africa; supporting traditional and modern agriculture, boosting sustainable food production and agri‑innovation, and working with decision‑makers and institutions to address food‑security challenges.

Programs

Agri‑Innovation Lab

Incubates rural youth initiatives and smart farm solutions.

Skills & Entrepreneurship

Technical & entrepreneurship training with job pathways.

Policy & Food

Youth engagement in policy for food sovereignty.

Partners

University X

R&D partner

NGO Y

Program delivery

Our Team

Executive Director

Strategy & Partnerships

Programs Lead

Program Design & Impact

Comms & Media

Digital Campaigns

Donate / Join

Your support expands our impact—empowering rural youth and women and building more resilient food systems.

Contact Us

info@yafa-mena.org — Instagram: @yafa_mena — LinkedIn: Youth Agriculture & Food Alliance (YAFA)

YAFA — Youth Agriculture & Food Alliance

We support sustainable agriculture and empower rural youth & women.