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World of Children® Award has announced its inaugural 2015 Alumni Honors event, which will take place on Thursday, April 30 at Il Cielo in Beverly Hills, California. The Master of Ceremonies for the special evening will feature TV Personality, Actress, and CEO of ModernMom, Brooke Burke-Charvet.

At our inaugural 2015 Alumni Honors, we’re honoring 2009 Youth Honoree Jessica Markowitz for using our funding to ensure girls in Rwanda can go to school. Now, these girls are on their way to change their community, country and the world.

Receiving a World of Children begins with a Nomination. Here are 11 tips for writing a successful grant application for one of our Awards.

Benoît Duchâteau-Arminjon, founder of Krousar Thmey and 2012 Humanitarian Award Honoree, explains in this video the complexities of Cambodian Braille.

If nobody told you, it would be impossible to tell that the dancers and performers in this video are either deaf or blind. It’s simply amazing to watch!

Three heroes, all doing life-changing work for children in Southeast Asia, were honored for their service on a Thursday. Today, we “throwback” in remembrance of their work.

Two Honorees. Two very different programs. Find out what our Founders discovered on their recent visits to these child-centric programs in Cambodia.

On our Founders’ journey to Southeast Asia they visited children taught by Krousar Thmey, an organization created to address the needs of underprivileged children in Cambodia.

Each year, finalists for the World of Children undergo an extensive onsite investigation by a private investigative team. This week in Cambodia, we were reminded why this is an important part of the Award process.

World of Children Founders are traveling to Cambodia, Laos and Thailand to visit 3 past Honorees and their programs for children. Follow their journey.

Dr. Arlin Ness, Chairman Emeritus of World of Children, recently took a trip to Thailand with his wife, Barb. During their visit, they met with 2001 Honoree Sanphasit Koomprahant.

Since 1998, World of Children has honored over 100 remarkable individuals. Help us find this year’s Honorees by sharing these Nomination photos.

World of Children is excited to share 6 beautiful, child-centric Valentine’s Day cards. Learn how you can download these heart-warming cards.

Youth Honoree Mary Grace Henry knows how to change the world: educate a girl.

Nominations for our 2015 Awards are now open. Nominate a hero who is making a difference in the lives of children around the world.

The nonprofit for children is now accepting nominations for their Awards. A new Education Award recognizes those making contributions to childhood education.

We put together this Year in Review 2014 to reflect on our achievements and say thanks for helping thousands of vulnerable children around the world.

Join World of Children Founders on a journey to Southeast Asia to visit past Honorees and take in some great sightseeing along the way.

On December 13, 2014, past World of Children Honoree, Dr. Ashok Banskota, was in London to receive the 2014 Star Impact Award. The Award was presented by former U.S. President Bill Clinton, in the presence of the founder of the Stars Foundation-UK, HE Amir Al Dabagh.

Co-Founder Kay Isaacson-Leibowitz was invited by the National World War II Museum’s CEO to serve on the honorary national committee for the celebration of a new wing at the New Orleans museum.

This year was filled with moments that brought us joy for the work we do, and thankfulness for the amazing supporters we have. Here is a list of our top 14 favorites.

Our Founders ask us to answer a child’s call for help this holiday season.

Yemin Orde Youth Village graduate, Ataklit Tesfaye, 23, recited the Hanukkah blessings alongside President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.

You’re helping fund an early childhood development program in South Africa that teaches children with and without disabilities how to succeed in school.