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, Conflict, and the Weaponization of Food
October 14, 2025
Johanna Medelson Forman, founder of the the Conflict Cuisine Project at American University, shares how ending hunger will not be possible without ending the weaponization of food.
The Promise of Urban Agroecology to Enhance Food and Nutrition Security in the 21st Century
October 7, 2025
Mchezaji “Che” Axum, Director of the Center for Urban Agriculture and Gardening Education, shares how the urban environment more resilient because it is run for and by the people who reside there.
Aspen Institute’s food leaders partner with GW to drive real-world food systems change (Planet Forward)
October 1, 2025
What happens when you bring together cutting-edge university research and a network of food leaders shaping policy and practice on the ground? Learn more more about a collaboration between the Aspen Institute’s Food Leaders Fellowship and GFI.
