FAO Goodwill Ambassadors and Champions

Working for better production; better nutrition; better environment; and better life, leaving no one behind. FAO works with Goodwill Ambassadors and Champions across campaigns and initiatives to inspire people around the globe to engage with FAO's work on achieving global food security.

At a time when escalating threats demand that we act without delay to safeguard life, transform our agrifood systems to future-proof our planet and lock in sustainable outcomes, these valued individuals are making a significant impact. 

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Highlights

Rosângela “Janja” Lula da Silva
News
Brazil’s Rosângela “Janja” Lula da Silva designated FAO Special Goodwill Champion Against Hunger

In this capacity, Madame Lula da Silva will advocate for food security, women’s empowerment, and sustainable agrifood systems.

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World Food Day 2025: Global voices unite to envision sustainable foods futures

FAO hosts four thematic sessions to explore the future of agrifood systems through the lens of the Four Betters.

FIR
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Italian Rugby Federation joins FAO Champions community

Marking FAO’s 80th anniversary with a shared commitment to healthy diets, sustainability and youth engagement.

STORY
A day to celebrate cotton

Nigerian fashion designer, Alphadi, joins students from Rome’s Academy of Fashion to celebrate African cotton on World Cotton Day.

News
Chef Fatmata Binta designated FAO Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Africa

FAO announced the designation of chef Fatmata Binta, an award-winning culinary innovator, as FAO regional Goodwill Ambassador for Africa.

Campaigns
FAO and 11 Latin American chefs raise awareness on food waste

Through a social media challenge, the #SinDesperdicioChallenge seeks to inspire households across the region to make the most of their food and reduce waste.

FAO Champion Dilara Koçak, a food and nutrition expert, during her visit at Nurcan Tekneci’s apiary

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FAO Goodwill Ambassador Chef Binta during her visit to the island country of Sao Tome and Principe, lush with rainforests and cocoa plantations

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FAO Goodwill Ambassador Rodrigo Pacheco with Women’s Committee member, Luz María, visiting Kichwa women and their farms, locally known as chakra

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Visit to the FAO Food and Agriculture Museum and Network (FAO MuNe) with Chef Alessandro Borghese

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The Harlem Globetrotters teamed up with FAO to raise awareness about food security and healthy eating

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FAO Director-General QU Dongyu toured with HRH Princess Basma bint Ali, FAO's Goodwill Ambassador and the founder of the Royal Botanic Garden of Jordan

Featured Videos

The Federazione Italiana Rugby tackles food loss and waste through the power of sport
29/09/2025

On the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, the Federazione Italiana Rugby takes the field to show how the power of sport can inspire...