Cash Grants from the World of Children to those who are running NGOs

The World of Children Annual Awards Program has announced three awards for individuals who have worked to improve the lives of children across the globe and they have been implementing programs to support children in need. The Program awards these individuals by supporting them with cash grants and furthering their cause. Interestingly, all the awards under this program are offered to individuals who are running NGOs with programs addressing the needs of children. There are actually three awards in this Program:

1. The 2009 Humanitarian Award which has a maximum grant of US $50,000 and is given individuals who have worked for children in the areas of social services, education and humanitarian services. Individuals should have made volunatary efforts in this direction for a minimum of ten years.

2. The 2009 Health Award also has a maximum grant of US $50,000 to individuals who have supported children in the fields of health, medicine or the sciences. The individual has to be involved in voluntary work for a minimum of ten years.

3. The 2009 Founder’s Youth Awards are for youths under the age of 21 years and who have made significant contributions to the lives of other children.

All individuals need to be nominated for the awards. The nomination form can be downloaded from this link. The deadline for submitting nominations is 17 April 2009 and more information about the Program is available at this link.