Deadline- 1 April 2014
Proposals are accepted for Reed Elsevier Environmental Challenge which aims to ensure safe water and improved sanitation for at risk communities in developing countries. Winners will have the opportunity to win grand prize of up to $50,000. Projects must have clear practical applicability, address identified need, and advance related issues such as health, education, or human rights.
Awards-
There is a $50,000 prize for the first place entry and a $25,000 prize for the second place entry. For the second year, a $15,000 WASH Alliance prize will be given for the third place project. The WASH Alliance is a consortium of six Dutch NGOs promoting hygienic use of sustainable water and sanitation. The WASH Alliance will also provide all three winners with relevant training and professional development up to $2,500 each.
Eligibility & Criteria-
Reed Elsevier Environmental Challenge is open to individuals or organisations operating in the not-for-profit and for-profit sectors. Projects must advance sustainable access to safe water where it is presently at risk and/or access to improved sanitation, and include the following criteria-
- Be replicable, scalable and sustainable. and set a benchmark for innovation
- Have practical applicability
- Address non-discrimination/equity of access
- Involve and impact a range of stakeholders
- Have local/community-level engagement
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