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
Food Justice Is Economic Justice: How a Box of Produce Can Rebuild Our Food System
July 1, 2025
Dion Dawson, the founder & Chief Dreamer of Dion’s Chicago Dream shares how with his organization, food assistance should be a launchpad—not a lifeline.
Forging a Link between Food and Health (GW Today)
June 24, 2025
Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) in partnership with the Global Food Institute (GFI) hosted the Good Food for All Summit 2025.
Our Fates Are Intertwined: Incorporating Indigenous Values into Buffalo Food Systems and Conservation Work
June 24, 2025
Heather Dawn Thompson of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) emphasizes the importance of Indigenous perspectives in the conversation around buffalo food systems.
