MSU Extension World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute

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  Nathan Laurenz represents Michigan at 2016 World Food Prize Global Youth Institute

  Published on October 27, 2016
  Six outstanding youth leaders were selected to represent Michigan at the Global Youth Institute, where they shared their global hunger fighting research and ideas. This series highlights their stories.

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  Michigan 4-H alumna shares experience interning at the United Nations

  Published on September 29, 2016
  Hear how one Michigan 4-H World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute alumni started working as an intern at the United Nations and what her biggest takeaways from her experience were.

• Youth engaging as change-makers in global food security and food access

  Published on July 14, 2016
  Meet the 2016 World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute delegates who will be representing the state at the Global Youth Institute this fall.

• 10 facts about 4-H youth leadership and civic engagement programs

  Published on July 5, 2016
  4-H youth leadership and civic engagement programs are having a positive impact in Michigan!

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  One Michigan 4-Hers trek to making a global difference

  Published on June 27, 2016
  Michigan 4-Her Francine Barchett talks about her amazing new opportunity to do research abroad and how 4-H helped her get there.

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  Youth leadership opportunities: World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute and beyond

  Published on June 27, 2016
  Learn about the Michigan Youth Institute and how your participation can open doors to some amazing opportunities.

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  What does the world’s deadliest animal have to do with youth global citizenship?

  Published on May 18, 2016
  Learning about global health issues opens the door for youth and young people to take an active role as engaged global citizens helping to address some of our planet’s most serious challenges.

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  Youth can join leaders around world in efforts to end global hunger by 2030

  Published on April 6, 2016
  Through volunteer-led educational experiences, youth can learn more about Goal 2 of the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals, which seeks to end global hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.

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  Building teen's civic toolbox – Part 3: Using social media to spark change

  Published on April 4, 2016
  A 4-Her’s take on using your voice, profile and digital platforms to make a positive impact on the world around you.

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  Building teen's civic toolbox – Part 2: Thinking and acting globally

  Published on March 29, 2016
  One youth’s perspective on building teen’s civic toolbox to help engage with the world in a globally conscious way.