The Rafto Prize

Call for nominations have begun for the Professor Thorolf Rafto Memorial Prize for Human Rights (i.e. the Rafto Prize). Awarded every year since 1987 the prize sheds light on human rights violations and gives recognition to human rights defenders who deserve the world’s attention. There are no geographical or issue constraints regarding the individuals or organizations […]
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Energy Globe Award 2021 for Sustainable Energy Projects

The objective of the Energy Globe Award is to present successful sustainable projects to a global audience and to demonstrate that for most of our environmental problems feasible solutions are already available. For 2021, innovative projects and smart technologies from around the world are invited to submit. Participation is open to all projects which save […]
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The Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Innovation for Sustainable Development Awards

A Commonwealth prize recognizing the most impactful innovations in sustainable development has been launched by the Secretary-General. Five thematic categories of the competition include improving the lives of people; boosting prosperity; protecting the planet, promoting peace; and building partnerships for development in the Commonwealth. An independent jury will select 15 winners, who will each receive […]
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The Reimagine Charitable Giving Challenge

This program challenges our global community of innovators to come together and build solutions to address the following question: How might we reinforce a culture of generosity by creating charitable giving solutions that are more accessible, inclusive, and effective? Open Ideo, in partnership with Better Giving Studio and the BIll & Melinda Gates Foundation seek […]
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The 2021 Hult Prize Challenge on Food For Good

In 2021 the Hult Prize is asking teams around the world to build viable food enterprises that will impact the lives of 10M people in the next decade while strengthening communities, increasing incomes, feeding the hungry and creating jobs. Prize: US$1 Million in Seed Capital Deadline: December, 2020
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GLOBAL CITIZEN PRIZE – Cisco Youth Leadership Award

The Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award honors an individual aged 18-30 who has contributed meaningfully towards the goal of ending extreme poverty. The award includes a US$250,000 prize paid to the organization to which the individual contributes. Apply now to win US$250,000 to support your work. Deadline: September 20, 2020 (11:59 PM EDT)
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The 2020 .ORG Impact Awards

.ORG Impact Awards is a global awards program to recognize and celebrate individuals and organizations that have a connection to a registered .ORG domain for their contributions, achievements, and impact they have made in their communities. Deadline: September 4, 2020
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