Why are rural youth leaving farming?

Rural youth reported at YALESI 2016 that access to information, lack of credit & negative perceptions lead African young people to leave small farming..

Meaningful Youth Participation At the UN Youth Office, meaningful youth participation lies at the heart of everything we do. We believe young people are not just beneficiaries but essential partners in creating positive change. Highlights Watch and Listen Message from the ASG on International Youth Day 2026 Football for Mental Health: One World, One Game, One Goal Young leaders expand the circles of peace Credit: UN News/Conor Lennon Audio: Conor Lennon and Aishworya Shrestha, Adelin Pierre, Nila Ibrahimi, Mary Maker, Cheryl Pierce, Anes Demirović and Elizabeth Spehar. Stay in Touch…

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