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World of Children Awards 2011

World of Children Annual Awards Program

The World of Children Awards program was created to recognize and elevate those selfless individuals who make a difference in the lives of children here in the USA and across the globe, regardless of political, religious or geographical boundaries. These courageous leaders recognize that our children are the world's most important asset. Their stories are heroic.

The World of Children honors these leaders, and grants them funds to support the proven, high-impact programs they have created. These Awards assure that more children's lives will be touched, and changed, forever.

2011 Humanitarian Award - maximum grant of up to $50,000

The Humanitarian Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to children in the areas of social services, education or humanitarian services.

Nominee must have created, managed or otherwise supported a sustainable program which has significantly contributed to children's opportunities to BE SAFE, TO LEARN and TO GROW.

Nominee must do this work over and above their normal employment, OR work for little or no pay.
Nominee must have been doing this for a minimum of 10 years.

Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if awarded.

2011 Health Award - maximum grant of up to $50,000

The Health Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to children in the fields of health, medicine or the sciences.

Nomine must have created, managed or otherwise supported a sustainable program which has significantly contributed to the IMPROVED HEALTH of children.

Nominee must do this work over and above their normal employment, OR work for little or no pay.
Nominee must have been doing this for a minimum of 10 years.

Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if Awarded.

2011 Youth Award - maximum grant of up to $25,000

The Award recognizes youth that are making extraordinary contributions to the lives of other children.
Nominee must be under the age of 21 by the nomination submission deadline.
Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if Awarded.

Nominee must have been doing this work for a minimum of three years by the nomination submission deadline of April 1, 2011.

The Award Winners who receive 2011 World of Children Awards will be announced and celebrated in New York City on Thursday, November 3, 2011.

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About The World of Children:  It is dedicated to dramatically improving children's lives by identifying and recognizing extraordinary individuals who work on behalf of children in need. We are committed through our Awards program to search the United States and the rest of the world for these selfless change makers. Our Awards and funds expand and leverage their vital work, thus creating a unique, worldwide network of child advocates.

It is the only global recognition and funding program that exclusively focuses on a broad range of children's only issues – health including hunger and nutrition, education, safety, and human rights.
Our program requires that our Honorees must work on the ground and have proven sustainable programs. They must have a ten year track record and work beyond paid employment. Many work for no pay and even risk their lives to do what they do.

WOC Honorees are subject to a rigorous onsite investigation performed by a private agency.
Our nomination criteria, selection method, and vetting process is excellent. A prestigious committee of independent experts review and rate the quality and caliber of the nominations.

WOC Honorees submit plans to insure that their grant funds will be used to expand and leverage their work.
World of Children has been instrumental in creating a unique community that continues to network and support one another over the years.

World of Children Impact

To date, World of Children has awarded cash grants to 84 change makers, working in more than 50 countries worldwide. In turn, through these selfless individuals we can estimate that we have touched the lives of some 30,000,000 children.

World of Children Honorees, for example, are: providing free medical services to poor children in Argentina
helping children in the USA displaced by natural disasters get their lives back together combating child sexual slavery in Taiwan, India and central Africa rescuing children being drafted by drug cartels in Peru and by warlords in Africa rescuing children in the Middle East whose birth defects make them “expendable”
supporting feeding programs and proper nutrition for children in India, Africa and Southeast Asia.

source: http://www.worldofchildren.org/index.php/awards

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