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World Food Prize Foundation The World Food Prize Foundation's mission is to elevate innovations and inspire action to sustainably

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🌎 Please join us in welcoming David Geiger to the World Food Prize Foundation!David has been appointed Manager II, Admin...
08/20/2026

🌎 Please join us in welcoming David Geiger to the World Food Prize Foundation!

David has been appointed Manager II, Administration Operations and Communications, where he will provide high-level support to our CEO and President, help coordinate executive priorities and strengthen organizational communications.

He also will oversee production of the World Food Prize Podcast, helping bring engaging conversations about global food security, agriculture and innovation to new audiences.

With more than 13 years of experience in agricultural journalism, multimedia production and strategic communications, David brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for telling stories that connect people and advance solutions to global food insecurity.

Welcome to the team, David! We’re excited to have you on board. πŸŒ±πŸ‘

Read the full announcement: https://bit.ly/3U98EB3

August 19 is  : recognizing the dedication, commitment and sacrifice of humanitarians around the world. Here we highligh...
08/19/2026

August 19 is : recognizing the dedication, commitment and sacrifice of humanitarians around the world. Here we highlight Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, 2015 Laureate, and founder of the Bangladesh Rehabilitation Assistance Committee (BRAC) for poverty alleviation πŸ’š

August 19 is  : recognizing the dedication, commitment and sacrifice of humanitarians around the world. We highlight Cat...
08/19/2026

August 19 is : recognizing the dedication, commitment and sacrifice of humanitarians around the world. We highlight Catherine Bertini, 2003 Laureate, for her work with the UN World Food Programme - the largest humanitarian relief org in the world. πŸ’š

August 19 is  : recognizing the dedication, commitment and sacrifice of humanitarians around the world. Here we highligh...
08/19/2026

August 19 is : recognizing the dedication, commitment and sacrifice of humanitarians around the world. Here we highlight Heidi KΓΌhn, 2023 Laureate, for her farmer-focused model to revitalize land, food security and livelihoods after devastating conflict πŸ’š

August 19 is  : recognizing the dedication, commitment and sacrifice of humanitarians around the world. We highlight the...
08/19/2026

August 19 is : recognizing the dedication, commitment and sacrifice of humanitarians around the world. We highlight the late Jo Luck, 2010 Laureate, for her work with Heifer International - one of the world’s premier hunger fighting non-profit organizations πŸ’š

August 19 is  : recognizing the dedication, commitment and sacrifice of humanitarians around the world. Today we highlig...
08/19/2026

August 19 is : recognizing the dedication, commitment and sacrifice of humanitarians around the world. Today we highlight David Beckmann, 2010 Laureate, for spearheading grassroots efforts to change the conditions that allow hunger and poverty to persist πŸ’š

August 19 is   where we take a moment to recognize the dedication, commitment and sacrifice of humanitarians around the ...
08/19/2026

August 19 is where we take a moment to recognize the dedication, commitment and sacrifice of humanitarians around the world. Today we honor our Laureates who have provided or advanced direct humanitarian aid around the globe, and all who πŸ’šπŸŒ

πŸŽ™οΈ New episode of the World Food Prize Podcast: Dialogue That Feeds the WorldHow do we take innovations that work in ind...
08/19/2026

πŸŽ™οΈ New episode of the World Food Prize Podcast: Dialogue That Feeds the World

How do we take innovations that work in individual communities and scale them to create lasting impact around the world?

In the latest episode, Dr. Michael Kremer explores how digital technology, evidence-based innovation and new approaches to financing and delivery are reshaping global agriculture and development.

Kremer discusses the work of AIM for Scale and the importance of building the institutional, financial and policy frameworks needed to move proven solutions from successful trials to national and global scale.

🌎 Listen now and discover how coordinated action across sectors can help strengthen resilience, improve outcomes for farmers and communities, and advance long-term development.

🎧 Listen to the latest episode: https://bit.ly/4wjxz2z

A special thank you to the Wellmark Foundation for supporting the World Food Prize Podcast and helping us bring these important conversations to audiences around the world.

πŸ“£ Internship applications are still open!Looking for an internship where you can gain hands-on experience while contribu...
08/17/2026

πŸ“£ Internship applications are still open!

Looking for an internship where you can gain hands-on experience while contributing to a mission that matters?

The World Food Prize Foundation is seeking talented undergraduate and graduate students to join our team in Global Programs and Strategic Engagements and Youth Programs.

🌎 Global Programs and Strategic Engagements interns can help bring major programs to lifeβ€”including the Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue, Iowa Hunger Summit, Top Agri-food Pioneers and Innovate for Impact Challenge. From researching emerging issues and engaging stakeholders to supporting event logistics and AgTech programming, these roles offer a behind-the-scenes look at convening leaders working to address global food insecurity.

🌱 Youth Programs interns help inspire the next generation of leaders through our State Youth Institutes and Global Youth Institute. Interns gain meaningful experience in education programming, student engagement, outreach, communications and event coordination while helping expand opportunities for young people to explore food security, agriculture and science.

Ready to learn, contribute and make an impact?

Apply today to join the World Food Prize Foundation as an intern!

APPLY HERE - https://bit.ly/3UttVlv

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