UN Poster Contest and an Opportunity to Visit Rome 2018

Food and Agriculture Organization of The United Nations is calling on children and teens all over the world, from age 5 to 19, to use their imagination and create a poster that illustrates their idea of Zero Hunger. Young minds can be inspired by the World Food Day Activity Book that explains what Zero Hunger is all about, and how everyone needs to come together and take action to reach this global goal.

The competition is divided into the following categories: 5 to 8, 9 to 12, 13 to 15, and 16 to 19 and three winners in each age category will be selected by the jury and announced in December. Winners will be promoted by FAO offices around the world and receive a surprise gift bag and Certificate of Recognition. They will also feature in an exhibition at FAO headquarters in Rome.

Eligibility:

[1] The Contest is open to children and youth between the ages of 5 and 19, living anywhere in the world.

[2] Minors must have the permission of their parents or legal guardians to participate in the Contest.

[3] Only one entry should be submitted per person. Multiple entries from one person will result in disqualification.

[4] 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. The digitally created artwork is also permitted. No photographs are allowed.

[5] Poster entries may or may not include text. If the text is used, no more than 25 words or 100 characters can be accepted. Languages permitted include: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Italian and Japanese.

[6] All artwork must be original and should not include photographic images of the Contestant or other personal information.

[7] 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.

[8] 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.