Waste-Wealth-World Initiative

TITLE: Waste-Wealth-World Initiative (www-initiative)


ORGANIZER: African Youth for Development Commission (AYDEC)


OBJECTIVE: To commemorate the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW) 2024, AYDEC launches the Waste-Wealth-World Initiative, aiming to raise awareness, inspire action, and promote sustainable practices to reduce food waste and loss in Africa.


FOCUS AREAS:
1. Food Recovery: Recovering surplus food from farms, markets, and food establishments to redistribute to vulnerable communities.
2. Sustainable Agriculture: Promoting climate-resilient agricultural practices, reducing post-harvest losses, and encouraging circular economy approaches.
3. Community Engagement: Educating and empowering youth, women, and local communities to adopt zero-waste lifestyles and reduce food waste.
4. Policy Advocacy: Encouraging governments to implement policies and programs supporting food waste reduction, recovery, and sustainable agriculture.


ACTIVITIES:
1. Food Waste Audit and Mapping
2. Community Outreach and Education Programs
3. Sustainable Agriculture Workshops
4. Food Recovery and Redistribution Initiatives
5. Social Media Campaigns (#WasteWealthWorld)
6. Policy Roundtable Discussions
7. Youth-Led Innovation Challenges


GOALS:
1. Reduce food waste by 20% in targeted communities
2. Engage 10,000 youth in sustainable agriculture and food recovery efforts
3. Support 500 smallholder farmers in adopting climate-resilient practices
4. Advocate for policy changes in 5 African countries


PARTNERSHIPS: AYDEC collaborates with:

1. United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
2. African Union (AU)
3. Local governments and municipalities
4. Private sector companies and social enterprises
5. Community-based organizations and youth groups


TIMELINE: September 29, 2024 (IDAFLW) - December 31, 2024


LOCATION: Africa; with focus on 38 African countries: mainly in Nigeria, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, South-Africa, Mozambique, Mali, Liberia and Egypt