4. TEJATI & SAM Panel – UNGA Side Event

Spotlighting Kenya’s innovation for the world to see. Held during the prestigious UN General Assembly in New York, this global conversation provided an unparalleled platform to showcase TEJATI and the School Agricentric Model (SAM) to an international audience. The event convened global policy actors and African leadership, fostering a dialogue on sustainable development.

The panel highlighted TEJATI and SAM as pioneering models for addressing critical global challenges, particularly in youth employment, nutrition, and multi-sector innovation. By presenting these Kenyan-led initiatives on a global stage, the event successfully positioned Kenya's efforts at the forefront of international policy discussions, demonstrating practical, scalable solutions for sustainable development in Africa and beyond.

The side event featured high-level speakers, including government ministers, UN officials, and youth representatives from Kenya, who shared compelling success stories and lessons learned from the implementation of TEJATI and SAM. The discussions emphasized the hybrid model's effectiveness in leveraging technology and community engagement to achieve tangible results in job creation, food security, and skills development. This global exposure aimed to attract international partnerships, funding, and technical support, further accelerating the reach and impact of TEJATI's initiatives. It was a powerful demonstration of how localized, innovative solutions can contribute significantly to global sustainable development goals.

Target Audience
Global policy actors, African leadership

Core Focus
Global spotlight on youth, nutrition, and innovation via TEJATI & SAM

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