Executive Director Lynn Wallace Naylor reflects on the past decade serving vulnerable children around the world.
Read ArticleExecutive Director Lynn Wallace Naylor reflects on the past decade serving vulnerable children around the world.
Read ArticleWhen Honoree Catalina Escobar started JuanFe in Cartagena, Colombia, 30 percent of new mothers were teenagers, and the infant mortality rate was double the national average. She’s on a mission to change that.
Read ArticleOn June 12, we hosted our third annual Summer Classic at one of the most prestigious golf courses in the country: Deepdale Golf Club. We spent a beautiful summer day on the course before gathering for dinner and some special remarks from Board Member Devin Beresheim and Co-Founder Harry Leibowitz. Together with our generous sponsors and…
Read ArticleOriginal story published on WSTP-TV LAKELAND, Fla. — A teenager from Lakeland just got an award fit for royalty. He went to London and got to meet Princes William and Harry when he received the Princess Diana Legacy Award. Jaylen Arnold, 16, was one of only 20 young people in the world to be honored.…
Read ArticleThis story was originally shared on INARA’s website, which can be found here. Amjad’s Life as a Syrian Refugee Lebanon is home to 1.5 million Syrian refugees with a total population of 4.5 million. Here, in a country overloaded with newcomers, official refugee camps are not permitted, so many people have resorted to living in…
Read ArticleOn April 19, we celebrated four heroes who are changing children’s lives every day. Read their inspiring stories and see how you can be a hero, too.
Read ArticleToday, Iyob Tessema, an Ethiopian running coach in Los Angeles, completed the L.A. Marathon, which took 25,000 runners on a 26.2 mile course from Dodger Stadium to Santa Monica. But unlike many of us, Iyob was not daunted by the distance. Four years ago, he achieved a milestone: he completed 50 marathons before turning 50. Today’s…
Read ArticleDr. Jorge Rojas-Zegers knows firsthand how often children are injured by burns, and how debilitating it can be. In Northwest Argentina – where he is training a medical team to care for burn victims – 8,000 children suffer from burn injuries every year. In Chile – where his program, COANIQUEM, is located – 80,000 children suffer from…
Read ArticleThis blog post is part of an ongoing series to highlight our newest Honorees. Today, we are excited to introduce you to Meghan Pasricha, co-founder of Global Youth H.E.L.P. On April 19, Meghan will take the stage to receive our 2017 Alumni Award at the World of Children Hero Awards. The event will also honor the…
Read ArticleLast week, a group of our supporters visited two World of Children Honorees in Israel and Palestine to see firsthand how our generous donors have unlocked the future for children. The group started their trip in Israel, where they spent the day with 2014 World of Children Alumni Honoree Chaim Peri at the Yemin Orde Youth Village.…
Read ArticleWe are excited to announce the 2017 World of Children Alumni Honorees and our very first recipient of the World of Children Crisis Award! All four heroes will be honored at the 2017 Hero Awards in Los Angeles in April.
Read ArticleWe visited Dr. Jumana Odeh in Palestine, where we met children whose lives have been changed, thanks to your support.
Read ArticleLeila is a warm, joyful girl growing up in Palestine. Read about how 2008 Honoree Jumana Odeh and the Palestinian Happy Child Centre is helping her thrive.
Read Article2008 World of Children Health Honoree Dr. Jumana Odeh has spent her career helping Palestinian children with disabilities. She founded The Palestinian Happy Child Centre (PHCC) in 1994 to provide treatment and care for children suffering from trauma, neurological disorders, and learning and developmental disabilities.
Read ArticleOur group of supporters visits 2014 Honoree Chaim Peri at the Yemin Orde Youth Village, where they meet smiling faces full of hope for the future.
Read ArticleThanks to the Yemin Orde Youth Village and 2014 Honoree Chaim Peri, this young boy is now an amazing painter and student. Read his story in today’s blog post.
Read ArticleVideo from INARA Click here to donate to INARA’s work through the World of Children Crisis Award
Read ArticleTwo international organizations will provide significant funding and support to INARA, founded by CNN senior international correspondent Arwa Damon to serve Syrian child refugees Dublin, CA – Feb 22, 2017 – Arwa Damon, CNN senior international correspondent and Founder of INARA, has been named as recipient of the first ever World of Children Crisis Award. INARA provides…
Read ArticleThis week we announced our newest Award – the Crisis Award. This award recognizes individuals making extraordinary contributions to children affected by war, natural disasters, or other crises creating large cohorts of extremely vulnerable children. The first Crisis Award, to be given in 2017, we fund the efforts of an extraordinary hero addressing the needs of…
Read ArticleStephanie March for World of Children from World of Children on Vimeo. Stephanie March accepts the 2016 World of Children Board of Governor’s Award with a moving speech. She discusses her travels with World of Children and speaks to the importance of elevating the most effective changemakers for children. Learn more about Stephanie and her…
Read ArticleWorld of Children was proud to honor two amazing child advocates at our 2016 Awards Ceremony. The Board of Governors Award and Advocacy Awards (each a non-monetary award) are given to individuals who have dedicated their personal and/or professional lives to serving the needs of vulnerable children. This year’s recipients have both used their celebrity as…
Read ArticleHelp us congratulation the 2016 World of Children Honorees whom we honored in New York City on October 28, 2016 for their work with children.
Read ArticleMeet Ponheary – 2016 World of Children Education Honoree. Ponheary grew up in a family that emphasized the importance of education. When the Khmer Rouge took power in Cambodia they abolished education and killed many of the intellectuals and educators in Cambodia, including Ponheary’s father and thirteen of her family members. In the aftermath of…
Read ArticleMeet Dušica – 2016 World of Children Protection Honoree. For 23 years, she’s worked to support healing for child survivors of sexual abuse and advocated for prevention education to reduce the number of future victims. We are proud to honor her work with our first ever World of Children Protection Award and even prouder…
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