Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

16 October 2026

World Food Day

JWFD 2026

Junior World Food Day

Calling all students from ages 9-13! Mark your calendars for an exciting event on 15 October with special guests including youth activists, athletes, influencers and innovators. Join an inspiring conversation about food packed with stories, music, art and dance.  

FAO MuNe anniversary week 

From 12 to 16 October, a week of culinary and educational events at the FoodS Lab will mark the first anniversary of FAO’s Food and Agriculture Museum and Network (FAO MuNe), highlighting how today’s innovations can shape a better food future.

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World Food Day around the world

Around the globe, far and wide, join the World Food Day call to action with hundreds of events, from marathons and hunger marches to exhibitions, cultural performances, and concerts, all taking place in up to 150 countries. 

Our World Food Day friends are bringing fresh ideas and spreading the message too! Don’t miss your chance to get involved—post your event on the Events map and use our free materials to amplify your impact. 

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Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)

World Food Day 2026: Honoring Outstanding Women in Agriculture and Advancing Sustainable Rice Production
14/10/2026

The conference in Viet Nam will celebrate World Food Day, honor 10 outstanding women in agrifood systems and rural development, and strengthen international...

Al Dhafra Region (United Arab Emirates)

Takween Al Ghurair Community Event Celebrates World Food Day 2026
16/10/2026

Goumbook and the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation will bring the community together to celebrate World Food Day through interactive activities, food...

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