Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens (BKMC) Youth AgriChampions Program 2025

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Applications are now open for the 2025 Ban Ki-moon Center for Global Citizens Youth AgriChampions Program. The Ban Ki-moon Center for Global Citizens (BKMC) is proud to host the 4^th edition of the Youth AgriChampions – a Peer2Peer workshop series on climate adaptation in agriculture.

The initiative brings together youth grassroots voices from the world of smallholder farming and agricultural entrepreneurship in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda and Zambia, to share their on-the-ground experience with adapting their practices to climate change. During the workshops, the BKMC Youth AgriChampions will develop a youth demand paper to be elevated by BKMC Co-chair and 8th Secretary-General of the UN, Ban Ki-moon, in his advocacy work.

In the past years, selected Youth AgriChampions joined the BKMC delegation on the ground at the African Food System Forum in Rwanda and COP29 in Azerbaijan to launch the Youth AgriChampions Demand Paper and represent farmers’ voices around the world.

Upon successful completion of the workshop series, participants are awarded certificates signed by Ban Ki-moon himself and become part of our ever-growing BKMC Youth AgriChampions Alumni Network.

Eligibility Criteria for BKMC Youth AgriChampions

Smallholder farmers, agricultural entrepreneurs, and youth employed in the agricultural sector who want to share experiences, advocate for smallholder farmers, and work on developing a youth-demand paper for world leaders

Age 18-35 years

Citizens/nationals of the following countries: Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Zambia

Working/worked on a climate adaptation project or have expertise in the topic

Keen interest in agriculture, climate change, and food systems

Workshop

The workshop series is hosted and created by the Ban Ki-moon Center for Global Citizens, under the framework of the Elevating Agricultural Adaptation program. Find the workshop attempt dates below. 100% participation in the workshops is required.

Workshop 1: 14 ^th May, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. CEST

Workshop 2: 21 ^st May, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. CEST

Workshop 3: 28 ^th May, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. CEST

Closing Ceremony: 10 ^th July, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. CEST

How To Apply for BKMC Youth AgriChampions

During the application process you will need to fill out a form, indicating:

Your personal details (e.g. name, contact information, date of birth, citizenship, education, language competence, short profile description)
Your professional details (e.g. name of organization, function)

At the final stage of the application process you will be prompted to attach: