World Food Prize Foundation

We're excited to announce Drs. Geoffrey Hawtin and Cary Fowler as the 2024 World Food Prize Laureates! 🏆 Their decades-long dedication to preserving crop biodiversity has not only reshaped global food security but also united the world toward a common goal. Over the last 50 years, their combined efforts as researchers, policy advisors, thought leaders and advocates have succeeded in engaging governments, scientists, farmers and civil society towards the conservation of over 6,000 species of crops and culturally important plants. Their visionary leadership sets an inspiring example for sustainable agricultural practices worldwide. Learn more at www.worldfoodprize.org 🌱💼 #FoodPrize24 #GlobalFoodSecurity

👏Meet Diya Nair, 2024 #WallaceCarver fellow! This summer, Diya worked in the Food Economics Division of the Economic Research Service at USDA. "I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to work with the USDA, specifically within the Food Economics Division of their Economic Research Service, to develop data products that make vital food research accessible to the public. I believe that education and awareness are the foundations of positive change.” 📍Diya is a sophomore at Emory University from Avenel, New Jersey. Congratulations Diya!

⏰ Registration is closing soon for the 2024 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue! This year’s event promises to be a groundbreaking gathering as we focus on "Seeds of Opportunity: Bridging Generations and Cultivating Diplomacy." 🌍 Highlights include: Celebrating the extraordinary achievements of 2024 World Food Prize Laureates Dr. Geoffrey Hawtin and Dr. Cary Fowler for their leadership in protecting global crop biodiversity. High-level speakers from around the globe, including: -H.E. Kashim Shettima, Vice President of Nigeria -Hon. Tom Vilsack, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture -Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group -Hon. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group -Agnes Kalibata, President of AGRA -And many more influential leaders in agriculture and development Engaging Breakout Sessions presented by organizations like Feed the Future, Millennium Challenge Corporation, USAID and Global Crop Diversity Trust, tackling topics like crop biodiversity, climate resilience, and sustainable agrifood systems. Numerous Side Events hosted by renowned organizations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Agricultural Innovations, International Livestock Research Institute and the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to join thought leaders and changemakers from around the world in shaping the future of global food security. Secure your spot now before registration closes! 🌱 https://lnkd.in/g_FeAAJ #BorlaugDialogue #SeedsOfOpportunity #FoodPrize24

👋 Please join us in welcoming our new 2024-25 #FoundationInterns, Josie Hildreth! Josie is a junior attending @drakeuniveristy studying history and law, politics, and society with a concentration in women’s and gender studies. Josie is the archive intern and works in the @worldfoodprize communications department. "Through this internship, I hope to gain critical skills in the archival world while also exploring current world food issues. I am also excited to work with skilled experts and leaders within a multitude of various fields." Josie is from Ogden, Iowa. In her free time, Josie enjoys going to local coffee shops around Des Moines and reading a good book. Josie’s favorite coffee shop is Friedrichs Coffee in West Des Moines! The World Food Prize Foundation is committed to inspiring and elevating youth through the #FoundationIntern program and many others. For more information visit:https://bit.ly/3UttVlv #FoundationIntern #InternshipOpportunity #WorldFoodPrizeFoundation

🌍🎉 This year, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the World Food Prize Foundation's Global Youth Institute and the 10th anniversary of our incredible partnership with the Shijiazhuang Foreign Language School! 🇺🇸🤝🇨🇳 This October, over 175 students, including ten from Shijiazhuang, will join us in Des Moines for the Global Youth Institute alongside the #BorlaugDialogue. This partnership is a testament to friendship that transcends borders, highlighting the unique bond between Iowa and Hebei Province, rooted in shared history and agricultural collaboration. Let’s honor this milestone and look ahead to a future driven by youth leadership in global food security! 🌱🌾 #GlobalYouthInstitute #FoodPrize24 #YouthLeadership #USChinaFriendship #GlobalFoodSecurity

🌍✨ The 2024 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue is set to be our most engaging yet! Over 3 action-packed days, we’re bringing you: 🔹 3 African Presidents on stage: H.E. Andry Rajoelina (Madagascar), H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan (Tanzania) and H.E. Julius Maada Bio (Sierra Leone). 🔹 30 sessions, fireside chats and keynotes + 9 Breakout Sessions. 🔹 A live culinary demo with chefs Eitan Bernath, Lazarus Lynch and Sanaa Abourezk exploring sustainable solutions to food insecurity. 🔹 Honoring 38 Top Agri-Food Pioneers who are transforming the future of agriculture. Plus, a special World Food Prize Challenge announcement! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this unforgettable event. Register now at https://lnkd.in/g_FeAAJ. 🌱 #FoodPrize24 #SeedsOfOpportunity

🎉 Happy Birthday to Dr. Howarth Bouis, our 2016 World Food Prize Laureate! 🌾 Your visionary work in biofortification has brought vital nutrients to millions, improving health and well-being around the world. Today, we celebrate your remarkable contributions and legacy! 🌍✨

📸 Media Pros: Registration for press and media partners closes in TWO WEEKS! Don't miss out on the chance to cover this event featuring global food security champions. Apply for press credentials today! #FoodPrize24 https://bit.ly/4dFCh1g

Attending the Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue this year? Make sure to check out the exciting Bill & Melinda Gates Agricultural Innovations (Gates Ag One) and World Food Prize Foundation Laureate Memory Game and explore the impactful contributions of Laureates to boosting food security globally over the years! Find it outside the main stage room! #FoodPrize24 #BorlaugDialogue

We're honored to announce that the President of Madagascar, His Excellency Andry Rajoelina, will be joining us as a speaker at the 2024 Borlaug Dialogue! 🌍🤝 His leadership and commitment to sustainable agricultural development and food security are transforming lives and shaping a brighter future for Madagascar and beyond. Join us as we explore Seeds of Opportunity together at #FoodPrize24! Register: https://lnkd.in/g_FeAAJ Stay tuned for more updates on this impactful session and our lineup of global changemakers. 💡