Deadline- 16 August 2013
Interested organizations are invited to submit applications for Ockenden International Prizes offered to projects, programmes or activities that help refugees and displaced people across the globe. The mission of this program is to recognize the value of outstanding self-help projects for refugees and displaced people around the World.
Prizes-
- The $75,000 Prize is open to applications from organisations with projects, programmes or activities that help refugees and displaced people with pioneering approaches proven to be highly effective in promoting self-reliance for displaced communities.
- The inaugural £10,000 Prize for a project that demonstrably helps refugees or displaced people in the UK.
Objectives-
- Raise awareness of the scale and range of challenges faced by refugees and displaced people.
- Recognise and reward organisations giving inspirational and highly effective support, and enabling self-reliance.
- Share experience and learning about what works and leads to real change in the lives of refugees and displaced people.
Eligibility & Criteria-
- Applicants must be registered as a charity. Applicants can apply on their own organization’s behalf or nominate a non-profit partner or affiliated organization.
- Applicants must be financially sound with high standards of governance.
- Applicants must include a copy of their organization’s most recent accounts with their application and also, if nominating a partner or affiliate, a copy of that organization’s most recent accounts.
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