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 insecurity leaves long-term scars. The Snap cuts are no exception (The Guardian)
November 13, 2025
GFI’s Priya Fielding-Singh explains how even short disruptions in food assistance can reverberate for years, affecting families’ health, wellbeing, and relationship to food itself. These lapses aren’t temporary setbacks — they continue to shape daily life long after benefits are restored.
Putting Food and Farming at the Center of Climate Action: Q&A with Anna Lappé
November 11, 2025
Anna Lappé, the Executive Director of the Global Alliance for the Future of Food, discusses the encouraging progress that has been made to bring food and agriculture systems into climate negotiations.
Doing the Right Thing Is Good Business: Q&A with Nishant Roy
November 4, 2025
Nishant Roy, Chief Impact Officer at Chobani, discusses Chobani’s work to alleviate hunger, the trust that is needed to build long-lasting community partnerships, and the business case for doing the right thing.
