Forward-thinking solutions, combined with traditional knowledge and inclusive approaches, can help ensure that everyone has access to sufficient, diverse, safe, and nutritious foods, while safeguarding the planet for future generations.
Be creative. Be bold. Show us your vision of tomorrow!
We want you to create a poster that shows what “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.” means to you. Show us how innovation - big or small, old or new - can help feed the world, protect the planet, and build a better future for everyone.
To participate, you must be aged 5 - 19. The deadline for entries is 6 November 2026.
Spark your curiosity at FAO MuNe, where digital innovation, art, and food cultures blend to bring agrifood traditions to life. From artistic objects and immersive multimedia installations to live workshops, cooking labs and exhibits on rotation, there will always be something new to explore.
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Across the globe, women, men, boys and girls are supporting and empowering their communities through food action, making a positive impact even amidst global challenges.
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Across the world, people are unleashing their creativity and raising awareness about World Food Day. From marathons and hunger marches to exhibitions, cultural performances, contests, and concerts, people in nearly 150 countries join together in response to the global call for action. NGOs, journalists, governments, cities, civil society organizations, and individuals, including youth, seize this opportunity to unite and inspire meaningful change.
Check out the wide variety of events taking place and discover the World Food Day Friends that lending their voices to show support!
Den Haag (Netherlands)
On 20 October 2026, the Netherlands Food Partnership hosts the 8th edition of World Food Day at Fokker Terminal in The Hague: a full-day food systems...
Leeds (United Kingdom)
The Global Food and Environment Institute, University of Leeds, invites you to attend our free World Food Day 2026 webinar on Wednesday 14th October,...
Hybrid Event, Budapest (Hungary)
Every year on 16 October, the world celebrates World Food Day, marking the anniversary of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the...
Hybrid Event, Tehran (Iran)
This event aims to promote innovation, emerging technologies, and collaborative actions to advance sustainable food security. It brings together...
Rome (Italy)
Join us on 26 and 27 May in Piazza Pia, Rome, during Coopera 2026, Italy’s National Conference on Development Cooperation.
Collective action across 150 countries worldwide, in up to 50 languages, is what makes World Food Day one of the most celebrated days of the UN calendar. Hundreds of events and outreach activities bring together governments, municipalities, businesses, CSOs, the media, the public, even youth. They promote worldwide awareness of hunger and promote action for the future of food, people and the planet.
Together we can create a better, more sustainable food future for all. Make #WorldFoodDay YOUR day. Join the call by organizing an event or activity or show how you are taking action.
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