The newsletter opens with several articles that address issues that are key to improving nutrition. In Chad, FAO is working with administrative and traditional authorities to implement an innovative approach aimed at increasing women’s access to fertile land, a winning formula for improving the livelihoods of rural households. Another initiative with a similar objective is subsequently showcased, this time in connection with Safe Access to Fuel and Energy (SAFE) and improved energy efficient stoves. In Malawi, for a number of years now, FAO has opted to focus on agriculture that takes nutritional issues into account. Whether it be in the field of health – especially Ebola and HIV/AIDS, agriculture, fisheries, environmental protection, collective action, education or empowerment – many partners have decided to leverage the potential of young people. Recent estimates made by the United Nations speak volumes: in Africa, 61 per cent of the population is under 24 years-old. There is an urgent need to support these young people, who will soon be responsible for feeding a global population expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050.