KidsRights International Children’s Peace Prize 2024: Grab your chance to nominate fellow changemakers who are doing amazing activities or get yourself nominated by an adult!
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When is the Application Deadline:
1st March 2024
Tell Me About KidsRights International Children’s Peace Prize:
KidsRights annually awards the prestigious International Children’s Peace Prize to a child who fights courageously for children’s rights. The winner receives:
- The “Nkosi” statuette which depicts a child that sets the world in motion
- The “Desmond Tutu study and care fund” to enable the child to obtain an education
- A project fund of € 100.000, which is invested by KidsRights in relevant children’s rights projects that are closely connected to the winner’s area of work
In addition, winning the International Children’s Peace Prize gives the winner a global platform to promote their work. For example, the message of Nav and Vhiaan, the winner of 2021, reached 3.5 billion people all over the world!
What Type of Scholarship is this?
Contest
Who can apply for KidsRights International Children’s Peace Prize?
The nomination requirements are the following:
- Any person above the age of 18 or an organization can nominate a child
- The child must be between the age of 12 and 17 by the time of the nomination deadline
- The child can be from any country in the world
- The child must have a demonstrable history of standing up and fighting for the rights of children, including himself or herself
- The child needs to be able to travel abroad and feel comfortable communicating with other people
- The child agrees to being nominated for the International Children’s Peace Prize
How are Applicants Selected?
The powerful and heartening stories of all the nominees will be posted on our website, and some of them will also be posted on our social media platforms (with the authorization of the parents/guardians). This way, we aim to create a buzz for children’s rights and to inspire as many people as possible!
Which Countries are Eligible?
The International Children’s Peace Prize is for children above 12 years and under 18 years of age from all over the world.
Where will Award be Taken?
Not specified
How Many Awards will be Given?
1
What is the Benefit of KidsRights International Children’s Peace Prize?
KidsRights promotes the wellbeing of very vulnerable children across the world and advocates the realization of their rights. KidsRights sees children as changemakers in this process.
How to Apply for KidsRights International Children’s Peace Prize:
You can nominate someone from here.
If you have any questions or comments, please read the FAQ or contact us [email protected]
Visit KidsRights International Children’s Peace Prize Webpage for Details