Deadline: 14 March 2016
The KidsRights Foundation is currently inviting applications for its International Children’s Peace Prize 2016. The International Children’s Peace Prize is awarded annually to an exceptional child, whose courageous or otherwise remarkable actions have made a difference in improving children’s rights.
The motivation behind the prize is to provide a platform to children to express their ideas and personal involvement in children’s rights. KidsRights feels that children should be recognized, awarded and motivated in their fierce efforts to improve their own situation and that of the children in their environment and even the world.
Prize
- The winner receives the statuette ‘Nkosi’, which shows how a child sets the world in motion.
- The winner also receives a study and care grant and a worldwide platform to promote his or her ideals and causes to the benefit of children’s rights.
- A project fund of €100,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- All nominations should comply with the following requirements:
- An individual boy or girl (groups of children will not be considered).
- From 12 years up to and including 17 years old.
- From all over the world.
- The child must have a clear history of standing up and fighting for the rights of him/herself and other children. It is important that the child has an active approach in accomplishing this goal, which has led to a concrete result.
- Ability to travel abroad and feeling comfortable communicating with other people.
- The child agrees to being nominated for the International Children’s Peace Prize.
How to Apply
Applicants must fill the nomination form through the website and submit it via email.
For more information, please visit International Children Prize.
