Upcoming events
Short Video Creation & Editing Skills!
🚨📢 Your chance to hone your video creation and editing skills! 🚨
As you might know, Empower YouthFood is hosting a video competition and is still receiving applications until 20th September (read more about the competition here: www.bit.ly/ey4f-vc)
Do you want to join the competition but are you still not sure how to create your video or make it visually appealing to grab the audience's attention? 🎥✨
We’ve got you covered! 💡
Join our exciting free online workshop with the experts from Dear Our Community—a partner of the Empower Youth4Food Campaign! Learn from their experience in creating engaging, multi-channel content (videos, podcasts, blogs) focused on social impact and sustainability 🌍💚.
Don't miss out on this opportunity! Register now for the workshop and take your video to the next level.
🗓️ When: Friday, 13 September 2024
⏰ Time: 3.30PM - 5PM (GMT+7)
💻 Where: online, Google Meet. Register beforehand: https://bit.ly/videoworkshopEY4FxDOC (registration is free of charge)
EY4F Video Competition
Harvesting Tomorrow – Youth in Sustainable Agriculture
Join the Empower Youth 4 Food Video Competition and bring your innovative ideas to the world stage! This exciting competition invites you to showcase your vision for the future of sustainable agriculture in Vietnam.
Create a captivating video (no longer than 3 minutes) highlighting groundbreaking practices and the pivotal role youth play in building a greener, more resilient agricultural sector. Share your video on Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or Facebook and use the hashtag #EmpowerYouth4Food.
The videos will be reviewed by a distinguished panel, including:
Nguyen Do Anh Tuan – Director General, International Cooperation Department, Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
Ingrid Korving – Agricultural Counsellor, Dutch Embassy in Vietnam
Lode Verdonk – Co-owner of TipTopp Aquaculture
Truong Ba Tung – NL Alumnus & EY4F Youth Ambassador
Minh Anh Tran Ng – Marketing Executive, RYNAN Technologies Vietnam
Let’s highlight the role of youth in shaping a greener, more resilient agricultural sector in Vietnam! 🌎💚
🔗 Click here to read more.
Company Visit to De Heus
Join us on 25 June 2024, for an enlightening visit to the De Heus Aquaculture Research & Development Centre and Feed Mill in Vinh Long province. This event aims to inform and inspire students and young professionals about the diverse career possibilities within the agri/aquaculture sector. Students and young professionals will gain invaluable exposure to a practical working environment, witnessing firsthand the innovative sustainability efforts implemented at De Heus' production facilities. This visit not only showcases the cutting-edge work of De Heus but also fosters connections between the company and talented Vietnamese students and young professionals, paving the way for future opportunities in this dynamic field.
We look forward to welcoming you to an experience that promises to ignite passion and curiosity about the agri/aquaculture industry!
Ready to join us? Register now by scanning the QR code or read more about it on our Instagram account @empoweryouth4food!
Orange Talk #12: The Evolution of Food and Agriculture in Indonesia – A Journey through Past, Present and Future
Join us for an insightful webinar on “The Evolution of Food and Agriculture in Indonesia: A Journey Through the Past, Present, and Future” together with speakers from Rotasi Institute, Malang State University and Wageningen University!
This webinar aims to foster discussions about the past, present, and future of food security, examining historical lessons, current trends, and future innovations. The event highlights the importance of sustainable rural development and features NL alumni and stakeholders to identify collaboration opportunities and offer recommendations. Understanding the impact of climate change, socioeconomic factors, and evolving consumer needs is crucial for informed decision-making and sustainable global development.
Date: 8 June 2024
Time: 13.00-15.00 WIB / 8.00-10.00 CEST
Platform: Zoom (details will follow)
Don’t miss out and register now through: bit.ly/EvolutionFAWebinar!
Launch Empower Youth 4 Food - Vietnam Chapter
On March 19, 2024, we are excited to announce the launch of the "Empower Youth 4 Food Campaign - Vietnam Chapter" in Hanoi, Vietnam! This campaign breathes new life into our mission and will span from 2024 to 2025. The launch will be held during the Netherlands Economic Mission to Vietnam, occurring amidst the celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Netherlands and Vietnam. More than 140 business entrepreneurs will join this mission, led by prominent figures such as Mr. Mark Harbers (Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management), Ms. Christianne van der Wal (Minister of Agriculture, Nature, and Food Quality) and Ms. Ingrid Thijssen (President of the Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers).
During the EY4F launch, we are thrilled to introduce two enthousiastic ambassadors, Chao Thi Yen and Do Duong Van Thanh who will serve as the faces of the EY4F Campaign and Community!
About the Economic Mission to Vietnam: https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/web/vietnam/w/netherlands-economic-mission-to-vietnam-from-18-21-march-2024
This event is for invitation only.
Agromeets: Youth engagement and entrepreneurship in agriculture Regional alumni event in Southeast Asia
Join us and youth from all over Southeast Asia to further discuss on how youth can contribute to the future of the agriculture and food sector on Friday, 2 December 2022 14.00 – 17.00 WIB (GMT +7).
More information: https://www.empower-youth4food.com/latestnews/agromeets-2022
#agromeets #Empoweryouth4food
Orange Talk Series 8: 'Towards a Sustainable Food System: Role of Youth in Strengthening Linkages Between Rural-Urban Agriculture in Southeast Asia'
Join us and youth from all over Southeast Asia to celebrate the 1st anniversary of Empower Youth4Food Campaign with the Orange Talk special edition on ‘Towards a Sustainable Food System: Role of Youth in Strengthening Linkages Between Rural-Urban Agriculture in Southeast Asia’ with three inspiring speakers from Southeast Asia and featuring winners’ announcement of the video and tiktok competition. Be inspired and innovate agriculture your way!
Free registration, register here!
#EmpowerYouth4Food #NLalumni #1anniversaryyouth4food
Orange Knowledge Workshop: Application of Netherlands Technologies in Development of Sustainable Agriculture in Vietnam
Within the context of the Orange Knowledge Programme, financed by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nuffic Neso Vietnam in collaboration with Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA) in Vietnam, organized the Netherlands Alumni and Expert Workshop: Application of Netherlands Technologies in Development of Sustainable Agriculture in Vietnam.
Vietnam is in the process of transitioning to "gaining more for less input" agriculture and is strongly committed to green agriculture. To do this, Vietnam needs to apply modern and sustainable technologies. The Netherlands is a pioneer in this field.
Through this workshop, we aim to transfer knowledge and technology in sustainable agriculture to partners and the alumni of the Netherlands Alumni Network and of the Orange Knowledge Programme. We would also like to enable a network environment for alumni to connect with companies and institutes of the sector and strengthen ties between alumni in Vietnam.
Here is the Registration Link!
Event Introduction Link: @duhochalan.nesovn
Campaign Talk 'Community Garden: an Initiative to Support Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems'
The Changemaker Challenge is part of an effort to inspire young people in Southeast Asian countries and Bangladesh to be more involved in establishing sustainable agriculture.
We invite you to celebrate one year of this campaign by sharing inspiration on Instagram live with one of the winners of the Changemaker Challenge, Community Garden on Friday, April 8, 2022 at 16.00 – 17.00 (GMT+7).
See you there!
E-course on Food Systems 2022
Netherlands Food Partnership and the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs invite you to participate in the E-course on Food Systems 2022, facilitated by Wageningen University & Research. The E-course is free of charge and designed for professionals active in Food and Nutrition Security programmes in low and middle income countries that have a priority in Dutch international development policy. It’s a unique chance to engage and discuss with more than 350 professionals: policy makers from national governments, professionals working in development organizations, NGOs, private sector, and knowledge and education institutions from all over the world. If you are interested, you can register below.
Click here to register by January 28, 2022 and join us in this inspiring course https://forms.gle/6sPWahD81SqrTXb27
Get a headstart in addressing food systems challenges
The food systems approach is increasingly being used to understand how food is produced and consumed, with an optimal outcome for human health, social justice, economic endeavour and the preservation of planetary resources. Since the Food Systems Summit of the UN in September 2021, it has become central to policy and practice of many international development and research organisations, multilateral organisations and in programs and policies aiming at improving Food and Nutrition Security,
Details of the course
The duration of the e-course covers five weeks with four modules. Each module requires a time investment from you of 4-5 hours. You will receive a WUR-certificate after completing all modules of the course.
Network Café: Introduction to e-course, learning platform and fellow participants.
February 10-11. Admission, instructions, option to sign up for group work
Module 1: Why does a food systems approach matter?
February 14 - 18. Plenary session on Feb 16, 14-15h CET, GMT+1
Module 2: Making food systems analysis work
February 21 - 25. Plenary session on Feb 23, 14-15h CET, GMT+1
February 28 - March 4. Week off / catch-up week
Module 3: The process of transforming food systems
March 7 - 11. Plenary session on March 9, 14-15h CET, GMT+1
Module 4: Governance of food systems transformation
March 14 - 18. Plenary session on March 16, 14-15h CET, GMT+1
Every module has individual learning activities (3-4 hours), a plenary session (1 hour) and the option to do group work (1 hour). The individual learning activities include watching short videos, reading an article, reflecting on blog posts, completing short quizzes, applying food systems thinking to your own work and online discussions with participants and facilitators. The plenary sessions have key-note speakers and facilitated discussions. The group work is guided by 4 assignments that link the e-course content to your work reality. Group work is optional, you can sign up and join a group during the introduction days. Evaluations show that this mode of social learning adds a lot of value and is much appreciated.
After completing the course you will be able to:
● Understand and work with the concept of food systems based on current academic insights;
● Understand how food systems feature in the current international policy debates;
● Commission food systems analysis in order to inform policies or interventions in the domain of food, agriculture and development;
● Work with the food system framework and make your programmes more relevant and effective to realise food system outcomes.
Video Competition: Southeast Asia & Bangladesh Youths for Sustainable Food System
Are you youths (15-30 years old) from Southeast Asia & Bangladesh and interested in creating reels/tiktok video (1-2 minutes) about Sustainable Food System?
If yes, then this competition suits you! 🥳
Participants can choose one of these following subthemes (not only limited to):
Sustainable food production initiatives
Sustainable food processing and food services
Sustainable food consumption towards healthy diets
Sustainable food future
Mark the date!!
The competition (video submission period) starts from January 13th to March 7th 2022.
Win the total prize of €1500. So, what are you waiting for? Register yourself via Youth4Food Video Competition Link
Kindly read the guidance through Guidebook Youth4Food
Should you have any inquiries about this competition, don’t hesitate to contact us at:
empower.youth4food@gmail.com
Stay tuned to our social media for more info!
@nesovietnam
@nlalumniid
@rotasi.institute
@dunia.akademisi
Southeast Asia Vegetable (SEAVEG) Symposium 2021
International Symposium 2021 – Southeast Asia Vegetable
The fifth in the pace-setting series of SOUTHEAST ASIA VEGETABLE SYMPOSIUM (SEAVEG 2021) will highlight new technologies and approaches on vegetables for resilience and a healthy diets. SEAVEG 2021 will take place from 18-20 November 2021 at the Ambarrukmo Hotel, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. SEAVEG 2021 is organized by Southeast Asia Vegetable (SEAVEG) and Indonesian Agency for Agricultural Extension and Human Resources Development (IAAEHRD), along with Vegetable Science International Network (VEGINET) and World Vegetable Center.
SEAVEG 2021 will focus on Vegetables for Resilience and Healthy Diets. Asia is the largest producer of vegetables in the world. The idea has been to connect all vegetable stakeholders in research, production, and distribution, not only in the region but beyond. The Symposium will provide a discussion forum and is open for lecturers, researchers, students and other stakeholders who are interested in gaining and sharing knowledge and present their ideas and experiences in this scientific event. You are invited for oral presentation and poster exhibition. Along with the Symposia this agroedutourism will be conducted.
Virtual Southeast Asia Career Fair 2021
Continuing the success of previous Career Fairs organized in Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Mexico and China, the first Virtual Southeast Asia Career Fair (VSEACF 2021) will take place on Saturday, November 6, 2021.
This year’s Virtual Southeast Asia Career Fair is themed: “Connecting International Minds” and organized by Nuffic’s Netherlands Education Support Offices (NESO). Broad support is coming from the participating business councils of the ASEAN Dutch Chamber Network (ADCN) and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Jakarta, Indonesia.
For this virtual career event, we would like to create the opportunity to match companies and ‘job-seekers’ in Southeast Asia, the latter consisting of final-year students, (fresh) graduates and alumni from top universities in the region. In total six (6) countries will be covered: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Meet East-West Seed, De Heus Asia and Great Giants Food on Saturday, November 6, 2021 through the round table session and get a chance to join an interview through 1:1 matchmaking on event day for shortlisted candidates!
Register here bit.ly/VSEACF2021 and start applying now for job vacancies at company booths through Whova Platform.
If you have any questions, please contact the VSEACF team at vseacf@nesoindonesia.or.id
World Food Day
On Friday 15 October 2021, Netherlands Food Partnership is hosting a unique and uplifting hybrid event for food professionals to celebrate World Food Day 2021. One hundred food professionals will gather at Pakhuis de Zwijger, Amsterdam, whilst we will also be inviting a global audience of food pioneers and professionals to join us virtually.
Register to join us: HERE
World Food Forum October 2021
While we currently produce enough food to feed every man, woman, and child in the world, there are nearly 700 million people who are hungry, a number which is growing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. An increase in threats like pests, plagues, conflict, and climate change are compounding this global food crisis.
To mobilize action and identify solutions to address these threats, we are launching the World Food Forum (WFF) – a youth-led movement and network to transform our food systems to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular “zero hunger”.
With events, dialogue and outreach extending throughout the year, the WFF flagship event is set to launch 1-5 October 2021. It will gather major youth groups, influencers, companies, academic institutions, non-profits, governments, media and the public to drive awareness, foster engagement and advocacy, and mobilize resources in support of agri-food systems transformation through youth-led action.
This recurring forum will come to life as a week-long celebration featuring a range of events, including Youth Action track, Innovation Labs, Educational Activities, Culinary Arts, Film Festivals and Music.
Together we can build back better and create a better food future for all. Be part of the solution.
SDGs Talk Series #8
Dear friends,
Be inspired and connected with sustainable food and agriculture enthusiasts. Broaden your professional networks and get a new perspective on how you can contribute to the SDGs through sustainable agriculture.
Join this online event, Themed "Agroecological Farming for Sustainable Agriculture" that is planned to be held on Saturday, 28 August 2021; 14.00-16.00 (WIB) GMT+7.
Register here: http://bit.ly/DaftarFarmingSustain
Free registration, e-certificate and Doorprize available!
#Nlalumniid
#Empoweryouth4food
ORANGE TALK _ SERIES #5
Special Edition to Celebrate International Youth Day 2021 on August 12th, 14.00-16.00 GMT+7 / 09.00-11.00 CEST
“Youth-led Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems in Southeast Asia and Bangladesh"
And Winners Announcement of the Changemaker Challenge
More information coming soon!
#EmpowerYouth4Food
#NLAlumni
International Conference for Youth in Agriculture - 13 to 16 May
From 13 to 16 May, the "International Conference for Youth in Agriculture" (ICYA) organized by IAAS and CSAYN will be held.
This year's ICYA encourages you to explore the resilience and potential for change in our agricultural, food & biotechnological industries in regards to the past crisis as well as those we anticipate.
Join this event to get inspired and discuss how our food systems can be adapted to the current and future challenges with youth from across the globe!
Advancing Youth in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Hi, Youth!
Let's make a difference and contribute to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)!
Join our upcoming FREE PUBLIC WebTalk under the theme "Advancing Youth in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)" organized by DeTara Foundation and NL Alumni Network, supported by Nuffic Neso Indonesia.
Get a chance to interact with the alumni of universities in the Netherlands and your peers from other regions in Indonesia. They will share their knowledge, experiences, and innovations for addressing the SDGs and food security challenges.
🗓 Monday, April 26th 2021
🕐 09.00 AM -12.30 PM Western Indonesia Time (UTC+07:00)
💻 ZOOM Meeting and YouTube Live Streaming
Registration will be open on April 13th, 2021 and close on April 25th, 2021 at midnight.
Limited spots available.
👉 http://bit.ly/PendaftaranYouthinSDGs
We'll be sending out gift certificates to those registered before the deadline and attend the live event.
Prizes available!
(The language instruction of this event will be in Bahasa Indonesia only)
SOUTHEAST ASIA AGRI-FOOD CAMPAIGN LAUNCH EVENT
NL alumni in Southeast Asia (SEA) play a significant and front-runner role in how countries in the region and the Netherlands are working on improving food security and sustainability in the region. Therefore they have, together with a coalition of Netherlands’ related actors, joined forces to launch a campaign. Why? To inspire the young generation in Southeast Asian countries to become more involved and shape a future for food production based on principles of sustainability.
Join the launch with keynote speeches from Carola Schouten, Dutch Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, and Prof. Dr. Dedi Nursyamsi, DG Agency for Agricultural Extension and Human Resources Development. Followed by a panel discussion and the kick-off of the Changemaker Challenge!
When joining the session, please rename your Zoom username to the name that is written in your registration form/personal ID.
Passcode: youth
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reply to this email: empower.youth4food@gmail.com
we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Moderators
Myrtille Danse
Myrtille is the Executive Director of the Netherlands Food Partnership (NFP). Prior to this she was Hivos´ regional director for Latin America and the Caribbean from 2015-2020, and the founding director of the Base of the Pyramid Innovation Center from 2009-2015. She is also a member of the Supervisory Board of Oikocredit, and a member of the executive committee of the Aspen Network for Development Entrepreneurs. Her experience working for the private sector, INGOs, the public sector and research institutes enables her to mediate between these vital societal actors required and develop successful inclusive innovations. As a manager she is fascinated by shaping innovative organization concepts, such as self-steering teams, holacracy and global impact networks, as these enable agile teams to respond in an appropriate way to the unpredictable and fast moving context.
Priska Prasetya
Priska Prasetya is Business Developer of an agri & food platform (Global Yield Gap Atlas) at Wageningen University and Research in the Netherlands. She has seven years of international public-private partnerships management across 10 countries in Asia, Africa, and Europe, and being a liaison between cross-sectoral stakeholders (governments, private companies, NGOs, knowledge institutions). She has comprehensive background in business development and project management of circular economy, sanitation, health, and agri-food projects. She has passion for technological innovations in agri, food, and life science sectors, and has experience with entrepreneurship in the field of sustainability. Priska took her Master degree Urban Environmental Management at Wageningen University from 2012 – 2014.
Panelists
Sjoerd Croqué
Sjoerd is senior policy officer at the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture , Nature and Food Quality. With over 30 years of experience within agriculture and food security, Sjoerd is an experienced specialist in research policy, public private partnerships, extension, business economy and leadership of multi-disciplinary teams.
Mary Ann Sayoc
Dr. Mary Ann P. Sayoc is the Public Affairs Lead of East West Seed, a Dutch company engaged in research, development, production and distribution of vegetable seeds. East-West Seed is market leader for tropical vegetable seeds in Asia and has a strong knowledge transfer program for smallholder farmers. Dr. Sayoc is also the President of the Philippine-Dutch Fellows Network, the Netherlands alumni association in the Philippines.
Rehana Noor
Rehana is Norec Professional at WAVE Foundation. A dynamic Agriculture Professional with more than 5 years of experience of working in different research and development organizations with a special focus on Climate –Smart agriculture, Farmers’ Producer Organization, Agriculture Value chain and ICT4D. Rehana took an internship and summer school in molecular breeding at Wageningen University in 2012 - 2013.
Tissa Aunilla
Tissa Aunilla is the co-founder of Pipiltin Cocoa, an inclusive business, a bean to bar, chocolate company from Indonesia. She is one of ASEAN Young Business Leaders Initiative members, a program managed by Asia New Zealand Foundation on behalf of the New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Tissa took the Law and Economics Master’s Program at the Utrecht University in 2004.
Moderator Panel
Thuy Nguyen (Emily)
Emily is Business Development Manager Asia based in Vietnam at Royal De Heus, an international organisation with a leading position in the animal feed industry. Emily took a Bachelor International Business Administration at Erasmus University in the Netherlands in 2011 - 2014.