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YPB participates in the inaugural World Food Forum at the FAO Headquarter in Rome, Italy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In an age where peace feels fragile,\u00a0YPB is sowing the seeds of a more sustainable and peaceful world,\u00a0one farm at a time.\u00a0Our\u00a0Youth in Agriculture & Livestock project<\/strong>\u00a0ignites the potential of young people,\u00a0transforming them into agents of change through the power of agriculture and livestock rearing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Youth Peace Farms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are working tirelessly, Cultivating the Seeds of Peace Through Agriculture & Livestock<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are passionately the Empowering youth, Nourishing communities and Building a brighter future.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Young Peace Builders (YPB) receives recognition award from the United Nations Food & Agriculture Organization at the Sustainable Livestock Conference at the FOA Headquarters in Rome, Italy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Why Agriculture & Livestock? <\/strong>Beyond providing food and economic opportunities, agriculture fosters valuable skills like resilience, responsibility, and collaboration. Working with animals instills compassion and respect for living beings. These values are the bedrock of lasting peace and prosperity.
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Engaging Youth<\/strong>:
Hands-on training:<\/strong> We equip young people with practical skills in farming, animal husbandry, and business management. From planting crops to breeding livestock, they learn the intricacies of food production and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Building networks:<\/strong>\u00a0We connect them with experienced farmers,\u00a0mentors,\u00a0and market opportunities,\u00a0facilitating knowledge exchange and building a supportive network for young agripreneurs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Youth are the driving force for sustainable food production. Armed with fresh ideas, tech-savvy skills, and bold energy, young people are uniquely positioned to transform traditional farming into a profitable, climate-smart sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Entrepreneurial spirit:<\/strong>\u00a0We nurture their potential as agripreneurs,\u00a0guiding them in establishing,\u00a0managing,\u00a0and marketing their own agricultural ventures.\u00a0This fosters financial independence and empowers them to create positive change within their communities.
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Beyond Food: Youth in Agriculture & Livestock<\/strong>\u00a0is not just about food production.\u00a0It’s about cultivating peacebuilding principles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bringing diverse youth together on a common ground,\u00a0we foster mutual understanding,\u00a0collaboration,\u00a0and conflict resolution skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u200bJoin the Movement: <\/strong>We invite you to join us in nurturing the next generation of peacebuilders. Support our project, volunteer your expertise, or inspire others to get involved. Together, we can cultivate a harvest of food, peace, and a brighter future for all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals, and happiness.”<\/em> \u2014 Thomas Jefferson<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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30 September 2025, Rome, Italy. Bangura, Herbert, Founder\/Executive Director, Young Peace Builders (YPB), Sierra Leone. Plenary Session: Pitching institutional and social innovations for sustainable livestock transformation, One Health and animal health. FAO 2025 global conference on sustainable livestock transformation. FAO Headquarters. (Plenary Hall).

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Sustainable Livestock Conference, Rome, Italy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Executive Director, Amb. Herbert B. Bangura presenting our signature “Peace-through-Livestock<\/strong>“<\/em> initiative at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Headquarters in Rome at the sustainable Livestock conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The model bridges agrifood systems, climate resilience, and grassroots peacebuilding by utilizing poultry and small ruminant farming as economic anchors for community cohesion. By establishing shared livestock management frameworks across rural and cross-border communities, the project transforms potential resource conflicts into cooperative livelihoods and sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This global platform highlighted YPB\u2019s commitment to driving youth-led diplomacy, One Health principles, and food security solutions across West Africa in partnership with international multilateral partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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