The World Food Forum Global School Assembly (CultivatED) is open to students, teachers, and schools worldwide. Through this initiative, participating schools follow a Discover–Design–Develop learning cycle, complete YUNGA Challenge Badges, join masterclasses, attend School Assemblies, and carry out student-led local action projects.
Application Deadline
- 27 September, 2026
Tell Me About The Programme
CultivatED, hosted by the World Food Forum (WFF) within the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), is a global initiative engaging primary and secondary schools and their educators in agrifood systems education. It builds on the experiential model piloted in Italy in 2025, equipping students with knowledge, skills, and leadership capacities to contribute to agrifood systems transformation.
The programme follows a Discover–Design–Develop learning cycle, combining YUNGA Challenge Badges, FAO masterclasses, School Assemblies, and student‑led local projects.
Programme Pillars
- Discover – Explore agrifood systems topics.
- Design – Participate in masterclasses and assemblies, co‑design local projects.
- Develop – Implement student‑led projects addressing local agrifood challenges.
Type
- Global School Programme | Agrifood Systems | Education | FAO/WFF
Who Can Participate
- Students (primary through secondary school).
- Educators and teachers.
- Schools worldwide, engaged via FAO Country Offices, WFF National Youth Chapters, and education partners.
Recognition & Benefits
- CultivatED WFF School Recognition Awards – for schools completing all phases, becoming “World Food Forum CultivatED Schools.”
- CultivatED WFF Champion Awards – for teachers completing the full journey, recognized as “World Food Forum CultivatED Champions.”
- Certificates of participation.
- Physical YUNGA Challenge Badges.
- Capacity building in project‑based learning and agrifood systems education.
- Opportunities to present at School Assemblies and connect with FAO/WFF networks.
Event Timeline (Pilot Example: 2025)
- Recruitment: April–May.
- Application results: 9 June.
- Orientation: 10–13 June.
- Online sessions: from 22 September.
- WFF flagship event (Rome, Italy): 13–17 October.
- Local project implementation: Nov–Dec.
Required Documents
- School registration form.
- Educator/teacher details.
- Student participation list.
How to Apply
- Review the official CultivatED programme page.
- Register your school and educators.
- Prepare to complete YUNGA Challenge Badges and CultivatED modules.
- Participate in online and in‑person assemblies.
- Implement student‑led local projects.
👉 Visit the application webpage for details
