The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) calls on children and teens from all over the world (age 5 to 19) to use their imagination and create a poster that illustrates their idea of Zero Hunger. Winners will be promoted by FAO offices around the world and receive a surprise gift bag
About Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO)
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Their goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With over 194 member states, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. They believe that everyone can play a part in ending hunger. FAO’s mandate is to raise levels of nutrition, improve agricultural productivity, better the lives of rural populations and contribute to the growth of the world econ..... continue reading
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FAO World Food Day Poster contest
Aim and Benefits of FAO World Food Day Poster contest
15 posters in each category (60 posters) will be selected for the shortlist by the screening committee in December 2020. 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.
Requirements for FAO World Food Day Poster contest Qualification
- The World Food Day Poster 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.
- 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.
Requirements:
- Poster entries may be drawn, painted or sketched using pens, pencils, crayons or charcoal, or using oil, acrylic or watercolor 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.
- All artwork must be original and should not include photographic images of the Contestant or other personal information.
Interview date, Process and Venue for FAO World Food Day Poster contest
Only the shortlisted contestants will be notified by email in December 2020.
Application Deadline
November 6, 2020
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) on www.fao.org to apply
Posters can only be submitted online using the apply button below.
- 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.
- Working on an A4 sheet or an 8 ½ inches by 11 inches sheet is recommended, to make it easier for you to scan and upload your poster design. If your poster is larger, you may have to take a digital photo of the work and upload the photo file.
- 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.
For more details, visit FAO website
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