Changing the World Through the Power of Food
The Global Food Institute
at the George Washington University
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 Fall 2025 courses, with opportunities for hands-on learning both locally and abroad.
Latest News & Updates
From Scarcity to Abundance: Unlocking Solutions to the Food Crisis
August 5, 2025
Evan Fraser, the Director of Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph, addresses growing concerns surrounding the stability of international trade, and the implications it might have on our food systems.
Food Is Medicine and the Future of Care Delivery
July 29, 2025
Pamela Schwartz, Kaiser Permanente's Executive Director for Community Health, shares how the the Food Is Medicine National Network of Excellence established approaches for integrating food-based interventions into health care systems and communities.
GFI Founder José Andrés: The World Cannot Stand By With Gaza on the Brink of Famine (The New York Times)
July 27, 2025
In an op-ed, José Andrés shares what World Central Kitchen is witnessing in Gaza. He writes how even in the hardest moments, people deserve the dignity of a warm meal. When access to food is taken away, the world has a responsibility to respond.
