Deadline- 30 June 2013
Nominations are invited for International prize in the field of “Fighting the Phenomenon of Street Children” offered by The Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND). The purpose of this prize is to encourage the protection of children subject to danger and the provision of an environment appropriate enough for their growth in addition to the steadiness of the developing communities.
The prize theme is subdivided into four categories as follows-
- FIRST CATEGORY: (US$ 200,000)- The role of UN and international organizations in supporting the developing countries’ national policies to fight the phenomenon of street children and tramps (For projects implemented by UN, international or regional organizations).
- SECOND CATEGORY: (US$ 150,000)- NGOs-led efforts in implementing pioneering projects for training, rehabilitation and social integration of street children and tramps (For projects implemented by national NGOs).
- THIRD CATEGORY: (US$ 100,000)- Government agencies’ role in designing and implementing pioneering programs reflecting the legislation aiming at curtailing the phenomenon of street children (For projects by government ministries and public institutions).
- FOURTH CATEGORY: (US$ 50,000)- Individual-led efforts for street children and tramps rehabilitation and social integration (For projects initiated, sponsored and/or implemented by individuals).
Eligibility & Criteria-
UN, International and regional organizations, ministries and public institutions, NGOs, universities and research centers all over the world can submit their nominations
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