The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is organizing a global World Food Day Poster Contest for children and youth aged 5 to 19.

About The Competition

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is organizing a global World Food Day Poster Contest in commemoration of World Food Day 2022. Use your imagination and create a World Food Day poster showing a world where no one is left behind, and everyone has access to healthy and affordable food.

Eligibility

  • The Contest is open to children and youth between the ages of 5 and 19, living anywhere in the world.  
  • The age to declare in the entry form is the one at the time of entering the Contest. Minors must have the permission of their parents or legal guardians to participate in the Contest. 

Competition Guidelines

  • Participation is free of charge. 
  • 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. 
  • 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.  
  • 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.  

Awards and Prizes

  • 15 posters in each category (60 posters) will be selected for the shortlist by the screening committee and notified in December 2022.  Shortlisted candidates will receive a certificate for this achievement. 
  • Three winning poster designs will be selected as finalists by a jury in each category. 
  • The top three poster designs in all categories will be announced on the World Food Day website. 
  • Winners will be promoted on FAO social media and by FAO offices around the world.   
  • Winners will also receive a Certificate of Recognition and a surprise gift bag. 

Last Date For Submission

The last date for submission is 4 November 2022.

How To Apply

Interested applicants can submit their entries through this link.

Click here to view the official notification of UN FAO World Food Day Poster Contest.