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Guided by a deep belief in the power of food to sustain lives and strengthen nations, the World Food Prize Foundation stands among the world’s leading institutions dedicated to elevating global efforts to improve the quality, quantity and availability of food for all.
The World Food Prize Foundation Appoints Director of Donor Relations
The World Food Prize Foundation announced today the appointment of Jacob Hunter as Director of Donor Relations. In his role, Hunter will lead the Foundation’s fundraising strategy and cultivate philanthropic…
World Food Prize Foundation Marks 20 Years of the Iowa Hunger Summit with New Initiatives to Strengthen Iowa Food Security
The World Food Prize Foundation welcomed hundreds of Iowans today to the Norman E. Borlaug Hall of Laureates for the annual Iowa Hunger Summit, convening nonprofit leaders, farmers, educators, elected…
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World Food Prize to Celebrate 40th Anniversary with Star-Studded 2026 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue
WHAT: A who’s who of agriculture, food security and sustainable development will gather in Des Moines for the 2026 Borlaug Dialogue, bringing together Nobel and World Food Prize Laureates, government ministers, activists, celebrities and more focusing on the ongoing food crisis and solutions across the sector. Among the headline speakers are Malala Yousafzai, Princess Tatjana…
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The World Food Prize Foundation Selects Four Students for the Fall 2026 Internship Program
The World Food Prize Foundation announced that four students have been selected for the fall 2026 intern cohort. Since 2001, a group of undergraduate students have joined the Foundation to gain real world experience relating to their field of study. The internship program provides students the ability to take on significant responsibility and initiative within…
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The World Food Prize Foundation Expands Communications Team, Appoints Ashlee Dean as Manager II
The World Food Prize Foundation has announced the appointment of Ashlee Dean as Manager II, Communications. In this role, she will lead the Foundation’s social media strategy and digital engagement across multiple platforms, helping shape how the organization shares its mission, programs and impact with audiences in Iowa and around the world. “Ashlee brings a…
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World Food Prize Foundation Announces 2026 Borlaug Dialogue Agenda Featuring Malala Yousafzai, Muhammad Yunus, Nick Offerman
The October 20-22 Dialogue will bring a record 20 World Food Prize Laureates and leaders from around the world to Des Moines to confront pressing challenges facing global food security The World Food Prize Foundation announced the agenda for the 2026 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue, bringing together an extraordinary group of global leaders, innovators,…
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The World Food Prize Foundation Will Make A GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Attempt to Break World Record for Most Hunger Relief Meals Packaged in One Hour
Community invited to be a part of world record attempt and package 600,00 hunger relief meals during the World Food Prize Week of Events.
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World Food Prize Foundation President Mashal Husain Recognized as Top Woman Leader of 2026
World Food Prize Foundation President Mashal Husain has been named one of Women We Admire’s Top Women Leaders of 2026, a distinguished recognition celebrating women whose leadership, vision and impact are helping shape organizations and communities around the world. Husain joins an accomplished group of women leaders selected for the significant responsibilities they carry, the…