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

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👋 Please join us in welcoming Summer 2024 #BorlaugRuanIntern, Vivien Huang, a sophomore at the University of California–Berkeley. This summer, Vivien will intern at the International Potato Center (CIP) in Nairobi, Kenya. “After beginning my internship at the International Potato Center (CIP) in Nairobi, Kenya, I am gaining a deeper understanding of the region's need for improved nutritional research and resources,” said Huang. "My hope is to make meaningful contributions to addressing the issue of malnutrition in Kenya, knowing that even small efforts could help make a difference." 📍Vivien is originally from Shenzhen, China. Learn more about Vivien's journey in Kenya and read her blog today. https://bit.ly/4cjsH3o #FoodPrize24

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🚨Calling all World Food Prize Foundation Youth Program Alumni! To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Global Youth Institute, we want to hear from you. We invite individuals who have participated in Youth Institutes, the Global Youth Institute, the Borlaug-Ruan International Internship or the USDA Wallace-Carver Fellowship to fill out our Youth Program Alumni Survey. Participants that fill out the survey will be entered to WIN ONE OF FIVE $50 USD AMAZON GIFT CARDS. We look forward to sharing alumni stories in the 30th Anniversary Alumni Impact Report released during the 2024 Borlaug Dialogue. The survey needs to be completed by July 22, 2024. We look forward to hearing from you! | 🗣️LINK TO SURVEY: https://bit.ly/4eDn6qL

Last week marked a historic moment as the World Food Prize Foundation launched DialogueNEXT in Mexico, our first-ever conference outside the U.S. 🌎 In collaboration with the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), we were honored to bring together over 225 organizations from 55 countries to address the critical theme: "Seeds of Strength: Nurturing Farmer Resilience." Throughout the event, we were inspired by remarkable stories from farmers who confront immense challenges like climate change, resource scarcity, and global conflict. The conversations highlighted the interconnectedness of food security and national security, emphasizing the need for sustainable agricultural practices and stronger partnerships between governments, the private sector and civil society. Key announcements included updates from Dr. Cary Fowler, the 2024 World Food Prize Laureate, on VACS and new collaborations aimed at improving climate-smart agriculture. The legacy of Dr. Norman Borlaug was also honored by his family and esteemed colleagues, who shared their memories and reinforced our mission to inspire future generations. Stay tuned this week as we continue to share more! #dialogueNEXTmexico

In celebration of World Population Day on July 11, leaders came together for conversations on food security in the face of a growing population for day 2 of the World Food Prize Foundation’s DialogueNEXT held in partnership with the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT). Engaging discussions tackled pressing topics such as climate change, rural resilience, agrifood system transformation and more, showcasing a true commitment to finding solutions to achieving a more well-nourished world. This event was dedicated to honoring and amplifying the voices of farmers, who are the backbone of global food security. Read more below!

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👋 Please join us in welcoming Summer 2024 #GWCIntern, Clara Toot! A recent graduate from Iowa State University with a degree in Public Relations and minor in Event Management, Clara is the communications and public relations intern and works in the World Food Prize Foundation communications department. “I am excited to gain valuable hands-on experience in the field of strategic communications while learning more about and promoting The World Food Prize Foundation's important mission,” said Toot. “I am honored to have the opportunity to learn from my mentors and peers and contribute to the international fight against hunger.” 📍 Clara is from Johnston, Iowa. In her free time, Clara enjoys running, spending time outside, finding new music, and going to concerts with friends and family! Are you interested in interning with the World Food Prize team? For more information on the World Food Prize Foundation Internship visit: https://bit.ly/3UttVlv #GWCIntern #WorldFoodPrizeFoundation #InternshipOpportunity #IowaStateUniversity

🌍The World Food Prize Foundation is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Global Youth Institute, and we want to hear from our alumni! If you participated in any of our Youth Programs (Youth Institutes, Global Youth Institute, Borlaug-Ruan International Internship or USDA Wallace-Carver Fellowship) we would love to hear about your journey. Fill out our Youth Program Alumni Survey and we may share your story in the 30th Anniversary Alumni Impact Report released during the 2024 Borlaug Dialogue. The survey needs to be completed by July 22, 2024, and all participants will be entered to WIN ONE OF FIVE $50 USD AMAZON GIFT CARDS. We look forward to hearing from you! ➡️LINK TO SURVEY: https://bit.ly/4eDn6qL