Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

16 October 2025

World Food Day

FAO’s 80th anniversary

The countdown is on - FAO turns 80 on 16 October!

Join us in marking the occasion by planning events throughout the year, showcasing actions and best practices that promote
a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient food future. 

A sustainable world is one where everyone counts. Each of us, including youth, can take action to create a better future for all.

 

 Special messages for FAO's 80th anniversary

How can I join #FAO80?

Discover how you can mark this milestone on World Food Day 2025.

Together, let’s make FAO’s 80th anniversary an unforgettable year through collective action.

FAO80: stories from the field

#FAO80: stories from the field

As we mark FAO’s 80th anniversary, we are launching a special series of stories that inspire change - stories of resilience, innovation, and hope. They tell of lands restored, biodiversity cherished, and oceans cared for; of collaboration that strengthens communities and nourishment that brings dignity and resilience.

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#FAO80 around the world 

FAO’s 80th anniversary is sparking a wave of celebration across the globe, with each region bringing its own stories, achievements, and spirit to this historic milestone. From historical exhibitions in Africa highlighting decades of partnership in food security and rural development, to Kyrgyzstan’s planting of 80 hectares of forest in honour of environmental sustainability, and Latin America and the Caribbean reflecting on a legacy of collective action for transformation, each initiative looks at FAO’s work with partners to achieve better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life for all. 

©FAO/Alcides Rodríguez

Let us know how you are taking action!

There are a lot of ways to mark FAO's 80th anniversary. Remember to add your event and promotional effort to the map on our Events page so everyone can see what’s happening around the world.  

Submit your event!
Download visual content

Download visual content

Check out the FAO 80th anniversary Digital Media Hub and download posters, a virtual background, banners and more! Use the visual identity as much as possible in your activities and on digital platforms to create a strong call for action in 2025. 

Read our visual identity guidelines to understand how and when the visual can be used. 

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Share #FAO80 on your channels

Talk about your action or activity online or share an FAO memory using #FAO80 and tagging @FAO.

Stay tuned as we upload more multilingual content to the Trello board.

Trello board
Share #FAO80 on your channels

FAO's Food and Agriculture Museum & Network

On 16 October 2025, for FAO's 80th anniversary and World Food Day, the doors of the Food and Agriculture Museum and Network will finally open at FAO headquarters in Rome.  This permanent educational experience will be dedicated to food and agriculture, our connection to it and FAO's mandate. Supported by Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, this initiative will be a tool to promote the global commitment to food and agriculture, connecting people through knowledge, art and diverse food cultures, embracing a holistic approach to interactive experiences.

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