Prize for Prevention of Abuse and Violence against Children

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.

1. First prize: Prize for innovative prevention activities (US$3,000): Honouring a unique and visionary activity serving as an example for annual events
   
2. 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
   
3. Two additional awards: For specific activities (US$500 each): Honouring a particular pertinent activity at the grassroots level
   

Criteria for selection:

• The candidate must be an organisation or a group of organisations registered as an NGO coalition member with WWSF. Click here for information on coalition member organisations.
  
• The organisation must be active in the field of child rights.
  
• Priority will be given to creative and innovative approaches.
  
• 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