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Though it happened over 30 years ago, the word Chernobyl still has the power to conjure up images of devastation and deadly quiet expanses of land. Its effects are still present today. Every year, over 6,000 children are born with heart defects in Ukraine. The genetic defect is commonly known as ‘Chernobyl Heart’ because it…

Editor’s Note: Sierra Leone’s capital city of Freetown has been hit by extreme flooding, killing over 500 people and displacing hundreds more. Please help our Honoree Miriam Mason-Sesay and her team at EducAid as they provide urgently-needed shelter and supplies. Make a donation here. Despite the flooding, EducAid is determined to continue bringing high-quality education…

2.5 million young people in the United States are homeless. As a result, they miss out on academic, athletic, and social opportunities at school. Read Jennifer’s story, who became homeless with her family a few years ago.

Save The Date for the World of Children Awards 2017 in New York City to celebrate our 20th anniversary and meet our newest Honorees.

Cambodia is still recovering from the horrific rule of the Khmer Rouge regime, which took the lives of millions. Honoree Ponheary Ly is rebuilding the country’s educational system, ensuring that girls like Pour and Huohn can go to school and achieve their dreams.

On July 19, we hit a new milestone in our history: launching a brand new Ambassador Chapter in London.

Our Co-Founders were featured in ONE HUNDRED’s Influencers in Philanthropy report alongside leaders from Acumen, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, charity: water, FEED Projects, Girls Who Code, Stanford Social Innovation Review, UNICEF, Unilever, and more.

Our Co-Founder Harry Leibowitz and a group of supporters visited Honoree Amalia García Moreno and her program Casa de la Amistad to meet children directly impacted by World of Children funding.

Four words were enough to change the lives of seven-year-old Dana and her mother, Isabel: “Your daughter has cancer.” Read how our Honoree Amalia García Moreno helped ensure that Dana could receive treatment and care to fight the disease.

Executive Director Lynn Wallace Naylor reflects on the past decade serving vulnerable children around the world.

When 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.

On 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…

In honor of International Children’s Day, we’re raising funds  to educate, nourish, and empower more children around the world through the month of June. To learn how you can be a hero for a child, click here. This week, we’re featuring stories about the power of education in Sierra Leone.  The World Bank identifies Orphans…

Original 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.…

Story originally published on PEOPLE.com Jaylen Arnold says some call him the “Alphabet Kid” — because he has a series of letters associated with his name. They are TS, OCD and ASP and represent Tourette Syndrome, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Asperger Syndrome — conditions he deals with  that have resulted in bullying since he was a young boy. But the…

From Just Jared: “Amanda and her husband Thomas Sadoski recently made their first official post-baby appearance at the 2017 World of Children Hero Awards in Beverly Hills.” Read the full article here.

From Guest of a Guest: “The World of Children Hero Awards held at the posh Montage hotel in Beverly Hills honored the unsung heroes who inspire hope in the hearts of families around the world. Brooke Burke-Charvet was the MC for the evening. “I feel like it’s our responsibility to take care of children. We…

This 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…

From Style and Society: “World of Children, a global recognition and funding organization for individuals exclusively serving the needs of vulnerable children, held the 2017 World of Children Hero Awards at Montage Beverly Hills raising more than $350,000 for vulnerable children. Funds raised at the event will benefit the World of Children honorees to continue…

From Scenester.tv: “I had the opportunity to interview with Dr. Jumana Odeh, who founded the Palestinian Happy Child Center, which provides treatment and care to children with trauma, neurological disorders, as well as learning and developmental disabilities. Disabilities and neurological disorders are taboo in Palestine, which makes it very hard for parents to find care.…

From Average Socialite: “World of Children®, a global recognition and funding organization for individuals exclusively serving the needs of vulnerable children, held the 2017 World of Children Hero Awards atMontage Beverly Hills. Hosted by Brooke Burke-Charvet, the evening recognized four extraordinary individuals for their work with children in various parts of the world. Funds raised…

From Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls: “On April 19th, World of Children, a global recognition and funding organization for individuals serving the needs of vulnerable children, held the 2017 World of Children Hero Awards at Montage Beverly Hills. The evening recognized four extraordinary individuals for their work with children in various parts of the world, including…

“Last week, World of Children, a global recognition and funding organization for individuals exclusively serving the needs of vulnerable children, held the 2017 World of Children Hero Awards at Montage Beverly Hills. Hosted by Brooke Burke-Charvet, the evening recognized four extraordinary individuals for their work with children in various parts of the world. Funds raised…

From Pop Sugar: “Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski have been busy lately. After tying the knot in a secret ceremony in mid-March, the newlyweds welcomed their first child, a baby girl, a few weeks later. The two took a break from nappy duty on Wednesday night to make their first red carpet appearance since their…