Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

16 October 2026

World Food Day

Poster Contest 2026

World Food Day Poster Contest (ages 5-19)

Thank you for joining Poster Contest! Submissions are now closed.

Stay tuned for the announcement of the winning posters.

Children’s Activity Book

The World Food Day children’s Activity Book, Innovate today, nourish tomorrow, is a tool for educators and parents to help young learners explore innovation in agrifood systems and global challenges through stories and real FAO projects. It encourages youth to become Food Heroes by discovering solutions from science, data, technology, knowledge and nature and understanding how their actions can shape a better food future. Through different activities, it also invites children and youth to take part in the World Food Day Poster Contest 2026, share their ideas, and inspire change.

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How can I take part?

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  • Participation is free of charge. 
  • The entry period will begin at 12:00 (CEST) on 1 July 2026 and will close at 12:00 (CET) on 6 November 2026.  
  • The competition is divided into the following categories: 5 to 8, 9 to 12, 13 to 15, and 16 to 19. 
  • Only one entry should be submitted per person. Multiple entries from one person will result in disqualification.  
  • Poster entries may be drawn, painted or sketched using pens, pencils, crayons or charcoal, or using oil, acrylic or watercolour paint, as well as mixed media. Digitally created artwork is also permitted. No photographs are allowed. 
  • Participants may not submit any entries which include content generated by any generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool, including but not limited to photorealistic imagery, graphics or other artistic media.  Participants are allowed to use AI  technology for ideation or editing purposes. Whenever a participant uses AI technology for these or any other purposes, they shall disclose how such technology was specifically used. Should AI have been used in a way that is not compliant with these rules, FAO reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify the entry from the competition. 
  • Poster entries may or may not include text. If text is used, no more than 25 words or 100 characters can be accepted. Do not include personal information, such as names, school names or age, etc. 
  • All artwork must be original and should not include logos or photographic images of the Contestant or other personal information.  
  • All participants are encouraged to read about the World Food Day theme in the World Food Day Activity Book. Younger children may want to learn together with a parent or teacher.  
  • Posters can only be submitted using the entry form provided. All fields in the Contest entry form must be completed and after uploading the poster design, the ENTER button must be clicked. Younger children may need help from an adult in making their online submission.  
  • Only digital files saved as a JPEG will be accepted and submissions must be made through the online form provided – please do not send in physical posters.