Global prize for Prevention of Abuse and Violence against Children
January 29, 2011
Deadline Date:
March 15, 2011
Commemorating the World Day for prevention of abuse and violence against children and participating in the creation of a culture of prevention of child abuse, Women’s World Summit Foundation (WWSF) annually awards 4 prizes for innovative prevention activities among its non-governmental organisation (NGO) coalition members. Laureate organisations are selected from coalition members’ activity reports.
First prize: Prize for innovative prevention activities (US$3,000): Honouring a unique and visionary activity serving as an example for annual events
Second prize: Prize for significant prevention activities (US$1,000): Honouring perseverance, past accomplishments, and the facing of new challenges in working for prevention of child abuse
Two additional awards: For specific activities (US$500 each): Honouring a particular pertinent activity at the grassroots level
Criteria for selection:
1. The candidate must be an organisation or a group of organisations registered as an NGO coalition member with WWSF. (For information on coalition member organisations: http://www.woman.ch/index.php?page=coalition-members&hl=en_US )
2. The organisation must be active in the field of child rights.
3. Priority will be given to creative and innovative approaches.
4. Priority will also be given to grassroots organisations working in developing countries and countries in transition.
Materials required:
Brief description of the organisation (background, mission, objective, annual programmes, and budget)
Demonstration by the organisation of its commitment to prevent child abuse
Description of activities organised for the World Day (report, photos, and materials)
Budget of activities organised for the World Day
Provisional programme for the following year activities
2 or 3 original recommendation letters from local and national authorities
For application and more information:
http://www.woman.ch/index.php?page=children_prize&hl=en_US
Contact
Elly Pradervand
Women’s World Summit Foundation (WWSF)
11 Avenue de la Paix
1202 Geneva
Switzerland
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