About the opportunity
The World Food Day Poster Contest invites children and youth from around the world aged 5 to 19 to express their vision of innovation in agrifood systems. For innovation to make a difference, it must be affordable, practical, and adapted to different communities. Participants are asked to create an original poster showing how innovation can help feed the world, protect nature, and build a better future under the theme “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.”
Funding and benefits
- Shortlist of 15 posters per category (60 posters total) to receive a certificate of achievement.
- Top three winners in each category to be announced on the World Food Day website.
- Promotion of winners on FAO social media and by FAO offices around the world.
- Certificate of Recognition and a surprise gift bag for winners.
Who can apply?
- Open to children and youth between the ages of 5 and 19 living anywhere in the world.
- Participants must declare their age at the time of entering the contest.
- Minors must have permission from their parents or legal guardians to participate.
- FAO employees and their immediate family members, as well as partners and judging committee relations, are not eligible.
- Only one entry is permitted per person.
Required documents
- Digital poster design file saved as a JPEG format.
- Completed online contest entry form.
When to apply
- The entry period opens at 12:00 CEST on 1 July 2026.
- The entry deadline is 12:00 CET on 6 November 2026.
How to apply
- Read the World Food Day theme and Activity Book to gather ideas.
- Create an original poster design using drawing, painting, sketching, mixed media, or digital tools (no photographs or generative AI art permitted, though AI may be used for ideation or editing with disclosure).
- Access the official online entry form.
- Complete all required fields in the form and upload the digital JPEG poster file.
- Click the ENTER button to submit your submission.
Additional information
- The competition is divided into four age categories: 5 to 8, 9 to 12, 13 to 15, and 16 to 19.
- Participation is free of charge.
- If text is included on the poster, it must not exceed 25 words or 100 characters, and must not contain personal information like names or school names.
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified in December 2025.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Youth and children aged 5-19 with an interest in agrifood systems and innovation
- Creative individuals who enjoy expressing complex themes through visual arts
- Participants looking for global recognition and promotion through FAO channels
What should you think carefully about?
- Only one entry per person is permitted
- No photographs or generative AI art are allowed in the final design
- If you include text, it is strictly limited to 25 words or 100 characters
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This contest is a great way for young people to engage with global issues like food security and sustainability. It encourages critical thinking about how innovation can improve the world, providing a creative outlet that rewards effort with certificates and international visibility.
Our take
Young artists and students passionate about food and nature should participate. FAO employees and their families are ineligible to enter.
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