Awarded since 1994 by the Women’s World Summit Foundation (WWSF), an international, nonprofit, humanitarian NGO, serving the implementation of women’s and children’s rights and the UN development agenda – the Prize (US$ 1000 per laureate) honors women and women’s groups around the world exhibiting exceptional creativity, courage and commitment for the improvement of the quality of life in rural communities (462 prizes awarded so far).
The Prize aims to draw international attention to laureates’ contributions to sustainable
development, household food security and peace, thus generating recognition and support for their projects. While rural women are vital in providing examples of sound practice in their communities, they still do not have full access to tools needed for development, such as education, credit, land rights and participation in decision making.
WORTH
- Each laureate will receive an award of $1,000.
ELIGIBILITY
- Nominees should be women and women’s groups currently active in rural life whose efforts have not yet been acknowledged by other awards. They may not nominate themselves.
- The nominating organization or individual must have direct experience of the nominee’s work. The nominator may not nominate a family member, be a member of the nominated organization, nor can an organization nominate its senior officer (i.e. founder, president etc.).
- No more than three nominees may be presented by the same person/organization in the same year.
- The nominator commits to organize an award ceremony if the candidate is selected for the Prize and invites the media.
DEADLINE: April 30 2021
To apply and for more information visit here
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