Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations presents World Food Day Poster Contest 2023. Imagine a world where every individual has unrestricted access to food and water. Consider the impact of your actions in fostering a sustainable future. Participate in the World Food Day Poster Contest and showcase your innovative ideas by designing a poster highlighting your efforts to ensure water availability for food production. Capture a photo or scan your poster and submit your entry by completing the form. A panel of experts will assess the submissions, and the victorious participants will receive recognition from FAO offices worldwide, along with a certificate and an exciting surprise gift bag. Apply now and have the chance to be a part of the UN’s Competitions and Awards.

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization is an international organization dedicated to eliminating hunger, improving nutrition, promoting sustainable agriculture, and achieving food security worldwide. With its headquarters in Rome, Italy, the FAO works closely with governments, civil society, and other stakeholders to address the complex challenges related to food and agriculture.

The FAO works collaboratively with various partners, including governments, non-governmental organizations, academia, and the private sector, to foster innovative solutions and mobilize resources for sustainable agriculture and food security. If you want to participate in this World Food Day Poster Competition, then make sure you read till the end.

Theme: “Water is life, water is food.”

Here are more details about the UN FAO World Food Day Poster Contest

Deadline is November 3, 2023

Country: Online

Financial coverage: Fully Funded

Deadline: November 3, 2023

Eligibility Criteria :

So are you interested in taking part in this international competition? However, before you proceed to the application, check the criteria for the UN FAO Food Day Poster Contest. 

Eligibility Criteria of UN FAO World Food Day Poster Contest:

• The contest is open to children and youth aged between 5 and 19.
• Young people from all countries can apply.
• Participants must declare their age on the entry form when entering the contest.
• Minors must obtain consent from their parents or guardians in order to participate in the contest.

Benefits :

The UN FAO Poster Competition 2023 offers a platform for individuals to raise awareness, showcase their creativity, inspire action, and receive recognition for their contributions towards a sustainable future. Continue reading below to learn the various benefits this contest offers.

Benefits of the UN FAO Poster Contest:

• Participation does not require any fee. 
• The competition raises awareness about important issues related to food, water, and sustainability.
• The competition encourages participants to unleash their creativity and artistic skills by designing unique and visually compelling posters.
• Through the poster designs, participants can inspire others to take action toward achieving a sustainable future.
• A jury will carefully select three outstanding poster designs as finalists in each category.
• The World Food Day website will publicly announce the top three poster designs across all categories.
• FAO offices worldwide and FAO social media platforms will actively promote and showcase the winners.
• Winners will receive a certificate of recognition and a surprise gift bag as tokens of their achievement.
• Contestants will have the chance to be a part of the United Nations FAO initiative of competitions and awards. 

Requirements of UN Poster Competition:

• Applicants shall only submit one entry per person.
• All artwork needs to be original; any copied poster will be disqualified immediately. 
• The competition consists of four categories: 5 to 8, 9 to 12, 13 to 15 years, and 16 to 19 years, allowing participants to compete within their respective age groups.
• Participants have the freedom to create their poster entries using various artistic mediums such as drawing, painting, sketching, or digitally creating artwork. They can use pens, pencils, crayons, charcoal, oil, acrylic, watercolor paint, or mixed media. However, photographs are not permitted.
• Poster entries can be either text-based or non-text-based. Participants should not exceed 25 words or 100 characters if they add text. Do not add personal information like names, school names, or age should.
• Participants are encouraged to explore the World Food Day theme by referring to the World Food Day Activity Book. Younger children may seek guidance from a parent or teacher while studying the theme.
• Only digital files saved in JPEG format will be accepted, and participants must submissions through the designated online form.

Application Process:

• Click the Apply Now button at the end of the application process section to enter the UN FAO World Food Day Poster Contest.
• Fill the form and upload your poster, agree to the terms and conditions and submit the form.
• Submit the poster through the online form. Do not submit your poster through any other medium or channel.
• The United Nations FAO World Food Day Poster Contest 2023 application deadline is 3 November 2023. 
• Results announcement will take place in December 2023.