Food4Thought

Cultivating the pathways to greener and food secured cities by engaging youth in urban agriculture

Cooperation partnership in the youth field

Project code: 2022-2-RO01-KA220-YOU-000096603

Necessity

〇 We live in a world facing environmental degradation, climate change and food insecurity, that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine;

〇 By 2050, up to 55% of the world population will be living in urban areas, consuming 80% of the world’s food;

〇 FAO estimates that up to 181M people in 41 countries could face a food crisis;

〇 One of the biggest challenges is the need to create “sustainable cities” which are food sufficient;

〇 Urban Agriculture (UA) has been identified as a solution for food security, climate and ecosystem resilience, health and well-being, job creation and social equity;

〇 UA educational programmes can help YP to adopt healthier, more sustainable lifestyles and be more active in their communities.

Objectives

〇 To engage young people in setting up and maintaining VEGETABLE GARDENS in URBAN AREAS;

〇 The project will utilize Urban Agriculture as a vehicle to lay the ground toward BUILDING more SUSTAINABLE, resilient, FOOD SELF-SUFFICIENT and inclusive COMMUNITIES in urban areas that bring positive social, environmental and economic impact.

Results

〇 Food4thought digital tools: portal & how to grow video tutorials for young people;

〇 Research & development of agricultural activities digital training pack;

〇 Food4thought training programme.

Parceiros

Geo Club 🇷🇴

Association Mundus Bulgaria 🇧🇬

Regional Foundation for Local Development ZAMAH 🇭🇷

ConnectingDOTS 🇨🇾

Ce.F.A.S. - Centro di Formazione ed Alta Specializzazione 🇮🇹