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The Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Center for Justice & Human Rights is accepting nominations for the 2011 RFK Human Rights Award. Established in 1984 in the spirit of Robert Kennedy’s ideals, the award seeks to honor those courageous and innovative individuals striving for social justice throughout the world.
Persons and, in exceptional cases, organizations working non-violently to promote and protect human rights of any race, creed, religion, nationality, gender or sexual orientation are eligible for the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award.
Those working for social change within their country of origin and who have worked strategically and effectively to address serious human rights problems are given the highest priority. Often these human rights defenders and movements are working against tremendous odds and at great personal risk.
A one-time total cash prize of U.S. $30,000 will be given to the nominee selected to receive the Award. While it is preferable that one nominee is given the Award, if more than one recipient is selected in a year, the cash prize will be divided equally among the recipients.
The deadline for nominations is February 15, 2011. For more information :
Mailing address: 1367 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Suite 200
Washington D.C. 20036
Phone: 202.463.7575 | Fax: 202.463.6606
The World of Children Annual Awards: Humanitarian, Health and Youth Awards
The World of Children Annual Awards Program is a global recognition and funding program that “exclusively focuses on a broad range of children’s issues such as health including hunger and nutrition, education, safety and human rights.” It works to improve the lives of children worldwide by identifying and providing recognition to those extraordinary individuals who work at the ground-level on behalf of children in need.
“The World of Children Awards program was created to recognize and elevate those selfless individuals who make a difference in the lives of children here in the USA and across the globe, regardless of political, religious or geographical boundaries. These courageous leaders recognize that our children are the world’s most important asset. Their stories are heroic.
The World of Children honors these leaders, and grants them funds to support the proven, high-impact programs they have created. These awards assure that more children’s lives will be touched, and changed, forever.”
There are three awards under this Program:
2011 Humanitarian Award – maximum grant of upto $50,000.
The Humanitarian Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to children in the areas of social services, education or humanitarian services.
Nominee must have created, managed or otherwise supported a sustainable program which has significantly contributed to children’s opportunities to BE SAFE, TO LEARN, and TO GROW.
Nominee must do this work over and above their normal employment, OR work for little or no pay.
Nominee must have been doing this for a minimum of 10 years.
Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if awarded.
2011 Health Award – maximum grant of up to $50,000
The Health Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to children in the fields of health, medicine or the sciences.
Nomine must have created, managed or otherwise supported a sustainable program which has significantly contributed to the IMPROVED HEALTH of children.
Nominee must do this work over and above their normal employment, OR work for little or no pay.
Nominee must have been doing this for a minimum of 10 years.
Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if awarded.
2011 Youth Award – maximum grant of up to $25,000
The Award recognizes youth that are making extraordinary contributions to the lives of other children.
Nominee must be under the age of 21 by the nomination submission deadline.
Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if awarded.
Nominee must have been doing this work for a minimum of three years by the nomination submission deadline.
The Award Winners who receive 2011 World of Children Awards will be announced and celebrated in New York City on Thursday, November 3, 2011.
The deadline to submit nominations is 1 April 2011. For more information
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