Offer: Prize for Women's Creativity in Rural Life Award
by fonirenezih | October 27, 2010 at 11:27 AM | Opportunities
Prize for Women's Creativity in Rural Life Award
Region
Global
Deadline Date
March 31, 2011
These prizes (US$1,000 each for individuals and US$3,000 for specific African women’s organisations), awarded by the Women's World Summit Foundation (WWSF) - an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) working towards the empowerment of women and children - aim to honour creative and courageous women and women's groups around the world for their contributions to improving the quality of life in rural communities. At least 20 prizes will be awarded, and a donation of US$3000 will be awarded for established organisations in Africa. The prizes are focused on drawing international attention to the laureates' contributions to sustainable development, household food security, and peace, thus generating more recognition and support for their projects.
Eligibility:
Nominees should be women, or groups of women, currently active in rural life whose efforts have not yet been acknowledged by other awards. They may not nominate themselves.
The nominating organisation or individual must have direct experience of the nominee's work. The nominator may not nominate a family member or be a member of the nominated organisation; nor can an organisation nominate its senior officer (i.e. founder, president, etc.). No more than 3 nominees may be presented by the same person/organisation in a given year. The nominator commits to organising an award ceremony if its nominee is selected and to invite the media.
The long-term impact of the Prize will depend on the integrity of the nominators and the quality of their nominations. The Prize is an award for successful accomplishments rather than a fund for future projects. The nominee's history (2-3 pages) should demonstrate the creativity, courage, and sometimes sacrifice of the nominee in her efforts at the grassroots level to improve life in rural communities. Descriptions should be as specific as possible. Any of the following elements should be emphasised:
•Exceptional courage and perseverance in improving rural life
•Creativity in the approach
•Preservation of and respect for the environment
•Continuing impact on the community
Nominations must include: an original signed letter of nomination indicating how the nominator knows the nominee and for how long; biographical data on the nominee; a detailed history of the nominee's creative project; 2 original signed endorsement letters; if possible, additional supporting materials such as newspaper articles and publications; and a few photographs showing the nominee(s) for possible publication.
Application Information
Click here for more information, also available in German, Spanish, and French.
Previous Winners
Click here to read about 2010 winners.
Contact
Elly Pradervand
Women’s World Summit Foundation (WWSF)
11 Avenue de la Paix
1202 Geneva
Switzerland
WWSF website
wrwd@wwsf.ch
