World Food Day 2019 will mark the 74th anniversary of FAO’s founding. One of the most celebrated days in the UN calendar, events organized by FAO country offices, governments, local authorities and other partners in over 130 countries across the world will call for creating a poster that illustrates how each one of us can improve our diets.
As overweight and obesity rates soar worldwide, this year’s World Food Day calls for action to make healthy and sustainable diets available and affordable to everyone.
Young minds can be inspired by the Eating Health Matter Book shows how we can all come together and take action to achieve better nutrition and #ZeroHunger.
The competition is divided into four categories:
• ages 5 to 8
• ages 9 to 12
• ages 13 to 15
• ages 16 to 19
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 artworks are also permitted. No photographs are allowed. Only digital files saved as a JPEG will be accepted.
Only one entry per person.
There is no entry fee.
Eligibility
Open worldwide to children and youth between the ages of 5 and 19.
Prize
15 posters in each category (60 posters) will be selected for the shortlist by the screening committee. 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 also be promoted on FAO social media and by FAO offices around the world, and they will also receive a Certificate of Recognition and a surprise gift bag.
