We join forces with Young WFPHA to empower the next generation of health leaders

We are excited to announce a new partnership with the Young World Federation of Public Health Associations (Young WFPHA), the youth arm of the WFPHA representing early-career public health professionals and students in more than 70 countries.

This collaboration will equip medical students and early-career health professionals with evidence-based knowledge, practical skills, and resources to address the interlinked challenges of diet-related disease, planetary health, and sustainable food systems. Together with Young WFPHA, we aim to spark critical conversations within medical institutions worldwide on the role of nutrition in both human and environmental health.

Open medical textbook with a stethoscope resting on its pages, symbolising healthcare education and clinical practice. Photo by Abdulai Sayni / Unsplash

A key focus of the partnership will be expanding the reach of our Green Food Experience (GFE) Grant programme, which supports medical institutions in making healthy, sustainable meals more accessible to students. By doing so, the initiative not only improves on-campus food environments but also inspires future healthcare leaders to advocate for food systems that protect both people and planet.

The partnership will also see the launch of an upcoming webinar on planetary health, designed to engage and inspire health students and young professionals to take an active role in advancing nutrition-focused, climate-conscious healthcare.

About Young WFPHA

The Young WFPHA Initiative is dedicated to empowering students and young professionals aged 18 to 40 or within 10 years of their public health degree. Through networking opportunities, career development resources, and community engagement activities, they aim to build a globally connected community of young public health leaders who can support each other, grow together, and drive meaningful change in the field of public health.