The 3rd edition of the Youth AgriChampions, a workshop series on climate adaptation in agriculture, will be hosted by the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens (BKMC). This initiative brings together approximately 15 young individuals involved in smallholder farming and agricultural entrepreneurship in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Zambia. The purpose is to facilitate the sharing of their practical experiences in adapting farming practices to climate change.
Scheduled for July 2024, the workshops will focus on the development of a youth demand paper. This paper will be advocated at high-level political platforms by BKMC co-chair and former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. The 2024 Demand Paper will specifically address the theme of “locally-led adaptation for smallholder farming”.
Program Details
In previous years, selected Youth AgriChampions have accompanied the BKMC delegation to events such as COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh and COP28 in Dubai, where they launched the Demand Paper and represented farmers from various regions.
The 2024 Youth AgriChampions Workshop Series is aimed at young individuals involved in agriculture. Including smallholder farmers and agripreneurs, who are between the ages of 18 and 35. This workshop series specifically targets participants from Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Zambia.
Benefit
- After successfully completing the series of workshops, participants will receive certificates endorsed by Ban Ki-moon, the 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations, and will join our expanding BKMC Youth AgriChampions Alumni Network.
Eligibility Criteria
They are seeking individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Smallholder farmers, agricultural entrepreneurs, and young individuals engaged in the agricultural field who are willing to exchange experiences, advocate for smallholder farmers, and contribute to the development of a youth-demand document for global leaders.
- Applicants must fall within the age range of 18 to 35 years.
- Citizenship/nationality in any of the following countries: Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Zambia.
- Experience or knowledge in working on climate adaptation projects or possessing expertise in the field.
- Strong interest in agriculture, climate change, and food systems.
Timeline
The workshops will take place on:
- Workshop 1: Scheduled for 10 July 2024, from 16:00 to 19:00 CEST
- Workshop 2: Set to take place on 17 July 2024, from 16:00 to 19:00 CEST
- Workshop 3: 31 July 2024 (16:00 – 18:00 CEST)
- 100% attendance is required.
Application Process
During the application process, you will be required to complete a form where you provide the following information:
- Information related to individuals: including their name, contact details, date of birth, nationality, educational background, language proficiency, and a brief description providing an overview of their profile.
- Professional details: name of organization and your function within it.
- At the final stage of the application process, you will be prompted to attach the following documents:
- Motivation letter (maximum 250 words)
- Portrait photo of yourself in JPEG or PNG format
- Introduction video of yourself (maximum 30 seconds) in MP4 or MOV format
- Your CV.
Visit the official website of Banlobal Citizens (BKMC) Youth AgriChampions for further information.
Application Deadline
May 20, 2024
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