Youth Impact: Because You Matter will provide trainings and mentoring programs to the grantees
One hundred teams of young social impact innovators will receive grants to develop relevant skills and solutions that enhance the resilience and sustainability of food systems with a focus on regenerative agricultural practices, climate change mitigation and packaging sustainability innovations. The objective will be to help 500,000 people directly or indirectly.
Building on the success of a pilot launched in Latin America in 2023, which engaged 20 young leaders and benefitted 130,000 community members, Youth Impact: Because You Matter aims to expand its impact globally and zooming in on the challenges facing food systems, a topic of high relevance to Nestlé as a food company.
“We’re facing the challenge of feeding a growing population while addressing the cause and effect of climate change. These are critical challenges that require decisive actions,” commented Laurent Freixe, CEO, Nestlé.
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“By equipping the next generation with the necessary resources, we are paving the way for innovative solutions that will not only address current challenges in food production but also ensure the resilience of our communities,” remarked David Moloto, Nestlé Human Resources Director Middle East and North Africa.
Youth Impact: Because You Matter will provide training and mentoring programs to the grantees that are tailored to their needs and priorities. Those trainings will be developed in part by Nestlé’s Youth Entrepreneurship Platform (YEP), which will also serve as the central hub through the six-month capability-building program.
