In honor of International Youth Day on August 12, IFDC is celebrating young people and their important role in shaping the future of agriculture!
This year’s United Nations theme, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” recognizes that while young people around the world face different challenges and opportunities, they share common hopes for a better future.
To mark the occasion, we asked IFDC staff around the world to share their thoughts and their reflections, highlighting the importance of supporting young people and creating opportunities that enable them to learn, grow, lead, and thrive.
Across the diverse contexts where IFDC works, investing in young people is essential to building stronger agricultural systems and creating a more productive, resilient, and sustainable future.
Read through the quote graphics below and learn more about how IFDC is working to create better opportunities for the next generation.
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![Farmers in Kenya spread organic fertilizer, developed by MIT spinout Safi Organics, to help improve the yield of their farmlands. [Safi Organics]](https://ifdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/MIT-Safi-Organics-01-press_0-350x240.jpg)
