No One Left Behind Dialogue
This session at Africa Food Systems Forum 2025, hosted by the Mastercard Foundation, spotlights the critical need for greater inclusion of refugees and displaced young people, and people with disabilities in Africa’s Agri-food systems.
This interactive discussion on the inclusion of people with disabilities and refugees & displaced youth in the Agri-food systems.
Through this interactive dialogue, the Foundation seeks to elevate youth voices, surface practical solutions and foster stronger partnerships to ensure no one is left behind in shaping Africa’s food systems and economic future.
Session Moderator
Keynote Remark
Grace Adjoua Divine will share insights on the economic contributions of young refugees and displaced persons and why inclusion matters for transforming Agri-food systems. After, we will show three video trailers that display the critical role of young people in driving inclusive Agri-food systems.
Youth Spotlight Stories
Two young entrepreneurs share their short, personal reflections and experiences on inclusion in the Agri-food systems space.
'In Their Words' an Interactive Dialogue
An open-stage discussion among young entrepreneurs and subject matter experts allowing youth delegates and other stakeholders to share their thoughts, ideas, and perspectives.
Closing Reflections from the Senior Director, Entrepreneurship Development, Pan-African Programs, Mastercard Foundation
Africa Food Systems Forum 2025
Africa Food Systems Forum 2025 brings together key stakeholders, including young people, to share ideas, innovations, and strategies to move African agriculture forward.
