Submissions are invited for World Food Day Poster Contest 2023 by UN FAO. The last date of submission is November 3, 2023.

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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.

Contest Details

What comes to mind when you try to imagine a world where everyone has access to food and water? Your actions can also contribute to a sustainable future. Join the World Food Day Poster Contest and show your creativity by designing a poster of your water action for food.  Take a photo or scan your poster and submit your entry by filling out the form on the FAO website. Three winners in each age category will be selected by the jury and announced in December. Winners will be promoted by FAO offices around the world and receive a certificate and surprise gift bag.  

Who can Participate?

  • 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.

General 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. 

Prizes

  • 15 posters in each category (60 posters) will be selected for the shortlist by the screening committee and notified in December 2023.  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. 

How to Submit?

Interested participants can submit online via this link.

Submission Deadline

The last date of submission is November 3, 2023.

Click here to view the official notification for World Food Day Poster Contest 2023 by UN FAO.