Press Releases

World of Children is proud to announce the appointment of Stefaan Poortman as executive director. With more than 20 years of international nonprofit experience, most recently as chief executive officer for Global Heritage Fund, Stefaan will lead World of Children’s Southern California-based team that supports the heroic work of some of the world’s leading humanitarians.…

Annual Awards Ceremony & Benefit in New York City to Recognize Five High-Impact Humanitarians for their Heroic Work on Behalf of At-Risk Children Caryl Stern, Lily Aldridge Followill, Alina Cho and Andy Adler Announced as Event Hosts NEW YORK, NY – September 17, 2018 – World of Children®, a global recognition and funding organization for individuals…

“This is arguably one of the most exciting times for World of Children. Every year, we look forward to seeing a new group of exceptional individuals rise to the top through our nomination process,” said Co-Founder Harry Leibowitz. “We can’t wait to welcome a new class of heroes to the World of Children family.”

World of Children announced today its 2017 Honorees – an extraordinary group of real-life heroes who have dramatically improved the lives of children around the world. This year’s recipients have each lead high-impact programs in health, education, protection, humanitarianism, and more.

Lynn Wallace Naylor, who was with our organization for ten years, passed the Executive Director baton to Denise Villanueva.

We 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.

Two 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…

International Awards organization will provide significant funding and support to nonprofit leaders serving children in crisis-affected situations, beginning with Syrian refugee children Dublin, CA – Jan 5, 2017 – World of Children, headquartered in Dublin, California, has announced its newest Award program. The Crisis Award recognizes individuals making extraordinary contributions to children affected by war,…

WORLD OF CHILDREN® AWARD ANNOUNCES 2016 HONOREES   Five Child Advocates to be Recognized for their Heroic Work with Children   Lily Aldridge Followill and Stephanie March to be Honored      San Francisco, Ca. – September 15, 2016 – World of Children®, an organization dedicated to setting the gold standard in child advocacy, announced today…

WORLD OF CHILDREN® AWARD ANNOUNCES 2016 HONOREES   Indian Man Honored with International Award for his Work with Children in Tamil Nadu San Francisco, Ca. – September 15, 2016 – World of Children®, an organization dedicated to setting the gold standard in child advocacy, announced today its 2016 Honorees, an extraordinary group of real-life heroes…

Three-Party Program in Ghana Seeks to Reduce Menstruation-Related School Absenteeism Kumasi, Ghana – May 23, 2016   Procter & Gamble’s Always Keeping Girls in School Program, World of Children® Award, and EPF Educational Empowerment Initiative announced a joint project to provide support for underprivileged girls in Ghana to pursue their education. EPF is a Ghanaian organization…

World of Children and Trier and Company Partner to Protect Children from Abuse Dublin, CA. – March 11, 2015 — World of Children is pleased to announce a collaborative partnership with Trier and Company to raise awareness and funding for programs that protect children from abuse. “The partnership between World of Children and Trier and…

Brooke Burke-Charvet Returns as Master of Ceremonies 2016 Alumni Honors to take place on April 12 at the Montage Beverly Hills March 1, 2016 (Dublin, CA) – World of Children®, a global recognition and funding organization for people specifically and exclusively serving the needs of children, announced today the three extraordinary individuals that will be…

New Award will provide multi-year funding and support to highly effective nonprofit leaders and their organizations focused on Child Protection Dublin, CA – Jan 7, 2016 – World of Children, headquartered in Dublin, California, has issued an open call for nominations for a new Child Protection Award to be given in October 2016. The Protection…

Anthony Meyer, his wife Miraldina, and their daughter Olivia presented the first ever World of Children Education Award to Miriam Mason-Sesay of Educid Sierra Leone on Thursday evening at the organization’s annual Awards Ceremony in Manhattan.

Six extraordinary individuals who have dramatically improved the lives of children around the world will be honored in New York City on November 5 by World of Children® Award

Molten USA has enjoyed a successful partnership this year with Kyle Weiss and the FUNDaFIELD organization. Weiss is a World of Children Honoree that created the organization to build soccer fields for vulnerable children in the developing world.