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Global Food Institute

 

Changing the World Through the Power of Food
Changing the World Through the Power of Food

Changing the World Through the Power of Food

 

 

The Global Food Institute
at the George Washington University

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Powered by interdisciplinary research and teaching across policy, innovation, and humanity, the Global Food Institute at GW will work to transform people’s lives and the health of our planet.

 

 

 

Explore Our Courses & Minor in Food Leadership

Join the Global Food Institute’s transformative Food Leadership Minor and develop the expertise needed to drive sustainable change. Our 18-credit program blends classroom learning with immersive experiences in policy, innovation, nutrition, and sustainability, preparing you to tackle global food challenges. Explore upcoming Spring 2025 courses, with opportunities for hands-on learning both locally and abroad.

 

Latest News & Updates

 

Stephanie Linus standing in front of a podium

GW Hosts Screening of the Film “Dry,” Highlighting the Urgent Crisis of Maternal Health (GW Today)

October 18, 2024

Award-winning actress Stephanie Linus led a discussion on obstetric fistula and a need for community-led solutions.

Stacy Dean at a podium at Climate Week NYC

GFI Joins the Conversation as NYC Hosts Climate Week (GW Today)

October 2, 2024

Stacy Dean presented on the effects of climate change on independent restaurants and joined conversations with chefs, farmers, researchers, policymakers & more.

Barbara Kowalcyk and her toddler son

Institute for Food Safety and Nutrition Security Director Turns Tragedy to Advocacy (GW Today)

September 30, 2024

Barbara Kowalcyk lost her toddler son to food poisoning and now advocates to prevent tragedies like this summer’s Boar’s Head outbreak.

 

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Jose Andres leading a class

 

 

 

It’s time to look to the next generation of leaders who will fix our world’s broken food systems. We must invest in them and inspire them to shape the future of food policy and innovation.

- José Andrés, Founder of the Global Food Institute at the George Washington University

 

 

 

 

 

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Together, we will find bold solutions
to the food challenges we face

 

Policy

Change happens when our course of action is guided by strong principles and effective strategies.

Innovation

Change happens when our ideas catalyze real-world endeavors.

Humanity

Change happens when we tell our stories and build up communities.

 

 

 

by Changing how we think about food from the heart of the nation’s capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

by Prioritizing food policy and creativity in our public policy and entrepreneurial spirit

 

 

by Sparking innovation to create new food-focused businesses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

by Telling our shared food stories of the past, present, and future