Organized by the AfriCAN Youth Team from the Gambia, Ghana, and Cameroon, the webinar brought together youth from the Gambia, Cameroon, Togo, Ghana, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Zimbabwe, among other countries. The celebration was under the theme: “The Role of African Youth in breaking the Intergenerational Cycle of Malnutrition.”
The webinar’s objective was to convene African youths under AfriCAN's "Under the Baobab Tree" platform to discuss their roles in breaking the intergenerational cycle of malnutrition.
The forum provides participants with the opportunity to discuss issues related to malnutrition to improve nutrition on the continent.
In her presentation, Fatou Cham, underscored the significance of malnutrition, while also showcasing the achievements the youth have made in improving their nutrition by adopting healthy eating habits and promoting good nutrition practices at the household and community levels through the Initiative.
The youths, she said, play a critical role as change agents in addressing malnutrition and shaping healthier food systems, while urging young people to translate knowledge into action and make informed decisions about their nutrition and well-being.
Nana Kwame Addi Bekoe of Ghana said AfriCAN youth is leading a grassroots revolution against malnutrition through education, innovation, and community engagement, transforming knowledge into sustainable action across Ghana.
Africa Day 2025, he said, marks not just a celebration of unity and progress across the continent, but also a call to action in addressing the persistent challenge of malnutrition
His presentation focused on Ghana’s contribution to the broader African effort, while emphasising the pivotal role that youth play in breaking the intergenerational cycle of malnutrition.
Precious Eberechi Azubuike from the AfriCAN Youth Secretariat, The Gambia, underscored the importance of the theme, adding: “It reflects on how many of the participants know what it’s like to grow up in homes where healthy food wasn’t always an option—or even a priority.”
“We want to change our world, starting with ourselves. I’ve had to rethink what I eat, how I talk about food, what I say, my perception of nutrition, and how I influence the people around me,” she remarked.
Highlighting the significance of the event, he said, “Good Nutrition Starts with Me”. It is not just a campaign slogan but a reminder that they lead by example.”
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