Africa’s Food Future Starts with Its Youth
Grow Africa Futures (GAF) is committed to advancing youth-led agricultural innovation, food security, and sustainable livelihoods across Africa. Supporting the African Union Agenda 2063, we believe that empowering young people with the right skills, technologies, partnerships, and opportunities is essential to building resilient food systems and a prosperous future for the continent.
Our Reach and Ambition
Grow Africa Futures reports its reach across Kenya, Ghana, and Zimbabwe, building connections that support youth-led agricultural innovation and sustainable livelihoods.
By 2064, our ambition is to extend this work to every African country, connecting young innovators, farmers, institutions, businesses, and development partners to create lasting impact.
How We Will Enable Change
1. Mindset Change and Youth Activation
Build confidence, enterprise skills, and youth leadership to encourage young people to participate actively in agricultural transformation.
2. Advocacy and Partner Linkages
Connect young people with knowledge, institutions, networks, and opportunities that support agricultural development and entrepreneurship.
3. Regional Priorities and Demonstration Ventures
Work with local communities to identify regional agricultural priorities and demonstrate practical, viable enterprise solutions.
4. Digital Technologies and Services
Promote the use of digital tools, innovative technologies, and accessible services to improve agricultural productivity and support income-generating opportunities.
5. Value Addition and Market Access
Strengthen post-harvest handling, processing, and connections to buyers to help agricultural producers access markets and create greater value from their products.
6. Climate Resilience and Sustainability
Encourage responsible soil and water management, environmental stewardship, and climate-resilient agricultural practices for a sustainable future.
Partners for Africa’s Food Future
Transforming Africa’s food systems requires collaboration. Grow Africa Futures welcomes partnerships with United Nations agencies, including FAO, IFAD, WFP, and UNDP, as well as African Union bodies, governments, universities, businesses, and funders.
Together, we can support youth-led agricultural innovation, strengthen local enterprises, expand market opportunities, and build sustainable livelihoods.
Fund. Demonstrate. Connect. Scale.
Join Grow Africa Futures in empowering Africa’s youth to shape a food-secure and sustainable future.
Contact Us
Email: info@growafricafutures.org
Phone: +254 700 536 808