Deadline: November 7, 2025
Are you a young creative mind passionate about food security, sustainability, and making a global impact? The UN FAO World Food Day Poster Contest 2025 is your chance to turn your ideas into visual storytelling. Open to youth around the world aged 5–19, this global art competition empowers the next generation to inspire change through creativity.
This year’s theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,” invites young people to explore how collective action can build a peaceful, sustainable, and food-secure world. Whether with crayons, digital tools, or watercolours, your vision can be part of a global movement for change.
What is the UN FAO World Food Day Poster Contest 2025?
The UN FAO World Food Day Poster Contest 2025 is organised by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). It’s an international initiative aimed at raising awareness about global hunger, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture—through the powerful medium of youth artwork.
Participants are encouraged to visually express how partnerships between people, communities, and nature can help ensure a better food future for all.
Who Can Participate?
The contest is open to children and youth from all countries, between the ages of 5 and 19. Entrants will compete in the following age categories:
- 5–8 years
- 9–12 years
- 13–15 years
- 16–19 years
Parental or guardian consent is required for minors, and each participant must indicate their age at the time of entry.
Theme: “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future”
This year’s theme encourages creative reflections on cooperation, sustainability, equity, and food security. Young artists are invited to imagine a world where humans and nature thrive together to produce better food systems and foster peace.
Submission Guidelines
Participants must follow the guidelines carefully to avoid disqualification:
- One entry per person
- Mediums allowed:
- Hand-drawn (crayons, pencils, ink, charcoal, paint, mixed media)
- Digital art (not photorealistic)
- AI use:
- Permitted only for ideation or editing
- Final artwork must be artist-created (AI-generated posters will be disqualified)
- AI use must be clearly disclosed
- Photography is not allowed
- Text limit on poster:
- Optional
- Must not exceed 25 words or 100 characters
- Must not include personal information, such as name, school, age, or logos
- Format for submission: JPEG scan or photo of the original poster
- Maximum file size: 1.5 MB
Deadline and Timeline
- Submission Deadline: 7 November 2025
- Announcement of Winners: December 2025
Prizes and Recognition
Winners of the UN FAO World Food Day Poster Contest 2025 will receive:
- A Certificate of Recognition
- A surprise gift bag
- Global promotion via FAO social media and communication channels
Each of the four age categories will have:
- 15 shortlisted finalists
- 3 winners selected by a jury
Why Enter?
Participating in this contest offers:
- A platform to advocate for food security and sustainability
- International recognition for your creative talent
- A chance to influence global conversations through art
- Motivation for young people to become change agents in their communities
With over 150 countries engaged in World Food Day initiatives, your art can be part of a truly global impact.
How to Apply
🖼️ Submit your poster here
📖 Read more about the programme here
Final Thoughts
The UN FAO World Food Day Poster Contest 2025 is not just an art competition—it’s a platform for young people to help shape the future of food. Whether you’re a budding artist or an activist with a message, your poster could be the spark that inspires change worldwide.
🎨 Ready to share your vision with the world? Get creative, follow the guidelines, and submit your entry by 7 November 2025.
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