About

Who we are

YARN is a collective of youth-led CSOs, growers and activists from different parts of the world that are leveraging agroecology principles to promote the right to healthy food, protect soil health, and align agrifood systems with the landscape restoration, conservation and climate adaptation agenda of their government and the global goal of sustainable development. YARN started in 2018 as a group of concerned young individuals, but is now a network of 20 active members in different parts of the world. Our coalition is a spread of actors across several food issues – health, inequality and social justice, environmental justice and community resilience.

Our Vision

Our vision is a world with an agrifood systems based on agroecology, food sovereignty, and sustainable land use that bolsters social and environmental justice.

Our Mission

We are set out to mobilize actions and policy reform that are need-based and home-grown, to the trio challenges of climate change, food insecurity, and rural poverty. Our coalition provides a platform for individuals and youth-led civil society groups to co-create efforts that prioritizes agroecology and regenerative best practices for food systems transformation and community resilience.

Our Process

How We Work

Our organization partners with local farmers and indigenous communities to confront the issues of food sovereignty, preserve native seeds, and mobilize significant initiatives and policy changes.

Community Engagement and Empowerment

Our approach involves building relationships, empowering through workshops and training, and promoting indigenous practices to enhance food sovereignty with local farmers and indigenous communities.

Advocacy and Policy Reform

We conduct research, advocate for awareness, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive policy reforms that support sustainable food systems, protect indigenous seeds, and empower local farmers and indigenous communities.

Mobilizing Meaningful Actions

We organize initiatives, facilitate resource access, and create platforms for collaboration to promote sustainable farming, empower local farmers and indigenous communities, and foster knowledge sharing in the realm of food sovereignty.

Our Achievements

Why
Choose Us

Community Empowerment Programs

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Participating Farmers

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Knowledge Sharing

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Testimonials

Real stories from youth transforming food systems.

I am inspired by the organization’s commitment to promoting sustainable farming practices and fostering collaboration among stakeholders. Their initiatives and projects have created a platform for sharing knowledge, innovations, and success stories, driving positive change in the realm of food sovereignty

Sofia

Food activist

Thanks to the organization’s advocacy efforts, our voices as indigenous community members are being heard. They have raised awareness about the importance of food sovereignty and the conservation of indigenous seeds. Together, we are working towards policy reforms that protect our rights and empower our communities

Adebayo

Indigenous Community Member

The organization’s support and collaboration have been invaluable in revitalizing our local farming practices and preserving our indigenous seed heritage. Through their guidance and resources, we have regained control over our food system and strengthened our community’s resilience