The Prize Laureates

Africa
633 Projects
Asia
913 Projects
Europe
20 Projects
North America
3 Projects
South America
13 Projects

The Winners in past years

The Winners 2020

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

400,000 US$

Republic of Rwanda

Prize subject “Zero Hunger”. The 2nd goal of the Sustainable Development AGENDA 2030.
The winning Project Jersey Inka Nziza Project
Implemented by

Send a Cow
Nominated by Directorate of Animal Resources

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

300,000 US$

Palestine

Prize subject “Zero Hunger”. The 2nd goal of the Sustainable Development AGENDA 2030.
The winning Project Seed of Hope-Seed Bank Project
Implemented by

Union Agricultural Work Committees (UAWC)
Nominated by IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

200,000 US$

Burkina Faso

Prize subject “Zero Hunger”. The 2nd goal of the Sustainable Development AGENDA 2030.
The winning Project Building Resilience to Recurring Food Insecurity Program
Implemented by

Ministry of Agriculture and Hydro-Agricultural Development
Nominated by Islamic Development Bank Group

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

100,000 US$

Philippines

Prize subject “Zero Hunger”. The 2nd goal of the Sustainable Development AGENDA 2030.
The winning Project Nourishing the future generation through community-based supplemental feeding and family backyard gardening promotion
Implemented by

Noemi T.Cabaddu
Nominated by St. Paul University Philippines

The Winners 2019

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

400,000 US$

Bangladesh

Prize subject Ensure access to water and sanitation for all
The winning Project Vulnerable urban communities’ socio-economic inclusion through wash service
Implemented by

Eau et Vie (water and life)
Nominated by Qualified expert in the field - Régis Garandeau

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

300,000 US$

Yemen

Prize subject Program for using solar energy systems to run drinking water walls
Implemented by

Selah Foundation for Development
Nominated by Al-Ahkaf Foundation for Evaluation and Humanitarian Studies

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

200,000 US$

Malawi

Prize subject Integrated urban water and sanitation project (IUWSP) for Mzimba Town
Implemented by

Northern Region Water Board
Nominated by OPEC Fund for International Development

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

100,000 US$

Ghana

Prize subject Women-led clean water enterprises for Rural Ghanaian Villages
Implemented by

Saha Global
Nominated by Natalya Pyagay

The Winners 2018

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

400,000 US$

Afghanistan

Prize subject End of poverty in all its forms everywhere. The 1st goal of the Sustainable Development Agenda 2030.
The winning Project Reducing Poverty and Gender Inequality in Sarepul province of Afghanistan
Implemented by

Hand in Hand International http://www.handinhandinternational.org
Nominated by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

200,000 US$

Kenya

Prize subject End of poverty in all its forms everywhere. The 1st goal of the Sustainable Development Agenda 2030.
The winning Project Addressing Food Insecurity through Modern Farming Techniques
Implemented by

Dandora Dumpsite Rehabilitation Group (DADREG) http://www.dandora.org
Nominated by SAMUEL R. LUKANU – government official

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

200,000 US$

Republic of Rwanda

Prize subject End of poverty in all its forms everywhere. The 1st goal of the Sustainable Development Agenda 2030.
The winning Project YouthConnekt (under Youth and Women's Employment Programme)
Implemented by

Ministry of Youth, Republic of Rwanda http://www.minyouth.gov.rw
Nominated by UNWOMEN Rwanda

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

100,000 US$

Egypt

Prize subject End of poverty in all its forms everywhere. The 1st goal of the Sustainable Development Agenda 2030.
The winning Project New Life
Implemented by

Mrs. Nawal Mostafa Founder of the Children of Female Prisoners' Care Association (CFPA) http://www.sagenat.com
Nominated by ASHOKA Arab World Office

The Winners 2017

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

200,000 US$

Bangladesh

Prize subject Ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning The 4th goal of the Sustainable Development Agenda 2030.
The winning Project Non-Formal Primary Education (NFPE) Program
Implemented by

BRAC Organization (Building Resources Across Communities) http://www.brac.net
Nominated by Commission on Higher Education – Philippines

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

300,000 US$

Nepal

Prize subject Ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning. The 4th goal of the Sustainable Development Agenda 2030.
The winning Project Accelerating a Sustainable Solution for Quality Education
Implemented by

Jeevan Bikas Samaj (JBS) (Life Development Society) http://www.jeevanbikas.org.np
Nominated by Government of Nepal, Ministry of Education, District Education Office, Biratnagar, Morang

Prize Amount

200,000 US$

The Committee decided to withhold this prize due to the failure of the nominated projects to meet the Prize criteria.

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

100,000 US$

India

Prize subject Prevention of Trafficking Through Vocationalized Education
The winning Project Accelerating a Sustainable Solution for Quality Education
Implemented by

DR. Sunitha Krishnan, Founder of Prajwala Organization http://www.prajwalaindia.com
Nominated by UN Association of the National Capital Area

The Winners 2016

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

200,000 US$

Sudan

Prize subject Innovative projects that support the developing countries' programs & polices for the empowerment and social integration of refugees and internally displaced people
The winning Project Enhancing Voluntary Return and Peace-building in Darfur States
Implemented by

Qatar Charity-Sudan Office https://www.qcharity.org/en/qa
Nominated by Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities - Sudan

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

150,000 US$

Lebanon

Prize subject The NGOs-led efforts for the empowerment and social integration of refugees and internally displaced people
The winning Project Empowerment vulnerable Syrian refugees children in Lebanon
Implemented by

Dar Al Amal http://dar-alamal.org
Nominated by Diakonia – Sweden, Lebanon Country Office

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

100,000 US$

Syria

Prize subject Innovative governmental projects for the empowerment and social integration of refugees and internally displaced people
The winning Project Sheltering of Syrian Refugees in Jordan - UAE Camp.
Implemented by

Emirates Red Crescent http://www.rcuae.ae/home_page_en.aspx
Nominated by Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation

Prize Amount

50,000 US$

The Committee decided to withhold this prize due to the failure of the nominated projects to meet the Prize criteria.

The Winners 2015

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

200,000 US$

Argentina, Brazil, Morocco, South Africa, Spain

Prize subject Innovative projects in support of the developing countries' programs & polices to alleviate unemployment among youth.
The winning Project Programming for the future (TfF).
Implemented by

Education for Employment (EFE) http://efe.org/
Nominated by The Rockefeller Foundation

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

150,000 US$

Bangladesh

Prize subject Innovative projects to alleviate unemployment among youth.
The winning Project Technical and Vocational Education and Training.
Implemented by

Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) http://www.ahsaniamission.org.bd
Nominated by Commonwealth of Learning

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

100,000 US$

Colombia

Prize subject Governments’ role in implementing the programs & polices aiming at empowering youth and alleviating unemployment among them through innovative projects.
The winning Project Training for employment and for human development.
Implemented by

Training and Employment Enabling Unit, Secretariat of Economic Development, City of Medellin. http://www.medellin.gov.co/formacion
Nominated by ACI - Agency for Cooperation and Investment of Medellin and the Metropolitan Area

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

50,000 US$

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Prize subject Individual-led initiatives for local community development through innovative projects for youth employment
The winning Project Saudi Woman Creativity Center
Implemented by

Ms. Aisha Al Shibaily http://www.medellin.gov.co/formacion
Nominated by International Islamic Relief Organization

The Winners 2014

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

200,000 US$

Nepal

Prize subject Supporting the developing countries’ programs through marketing of homemade products.
The winning Project Empowering women in the process of providing ecofriendly and sustainable housing.
Implemented by

Habitat for Humanity http://www.habitatnepal.org
Nominated by Ministry of Urban Development – Nepal

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

150,000 US$

Palestine

Prize subject The role of NGOs in marketing of homemade products.
The winning Project Heritage Preservation, Product Development and Marketing
Implemented by

Sunbula Association http://www.sunbula.org
Nominated by Dr. Alex Pollock - UNRWA

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

100,000 US$

Kingdom of Bahrain

Prize subject The role of governmental and public institutions in setting up policies and programs that are supportive to homemade products.
The winning Project Step Program - Home Based Business
Implemented by

Ministry of Social Development http://www.social.gov.bh/family/productive-families/step-home- based-businesses
Nominated by Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Riyadh

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

50,000 US$

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Prize subject Individual-led initiatives for empowerment of woman through marketing of homemade products
The winning Project Initiatives and Marketing Programs for the Artisans Productive Families Product
Implemented by

Her Highness Princess Nora Bint Mohammed Bin Saud
Nominated by King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST)

The Winners 2013

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

200,000 US$

Cambodia

Prize subject The role of UN and international organizations in supporting the developing countries' national policies to fight the phenomenon of street children.
The winning Project The ChildSafe Network Project
Implemented by

Friends-International http://friends-international.org/
Nominated by Skoll Foundation, USA

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

150,000 US$

South Africa

Prize subject NGOs-led efforts in implementing pioneering projects for training, rehabilitation and social integration of street children.
The winning Project Kidshaven (Child and Youth Care Centre)
Implemented by

Kidshaven http://www.kidshaven.org.za/
Nominated by Sophiatown Community Psychological Services

Prize Amount

100,000 US$

The Committee decided to withhold this prize due to the failure of the nominated projects to meet the Prize criteria.

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

50,000 US$

Ghana

Prize subject Individual-led efforts for street children rehabilitation and social integration.
The winning Project Recnowa Initiative
Implemented by

Mr. Kwaku Kyei
Nominated by National Youth Authority, Kumasi Metropolitan Secretariat

The Winners 2012

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

200,000 US$

The Gambia

Prize subject The role of international organizations in supporting the developing countries' national policies and programs for a sustainable food security.
The winning Project Gambia is Good (GiG)
Implemented by

Concern Universal (CU) http://www.concern-universal.org/gambia_is_good
Nominated by Ministry of Agriculture - Gambia

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

150,000 US$

India

Prize subject NGOs-led efforts to developing the skills and capabilities of the poor for food security in the poor communities.
The winning Project Increased water harvesting - India
Implemented by

DHAN – Development of Humane Action Foundation http://www.dhan.org/
Nominated by Dr. Ramaswamy Sakthivandivel (Qualified Expert in the Field)

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

100,000 US$

Indonesia

Prize subject Governmental efforts in adoption of pioneering programs, polices and best practices to achieve food security for the poor.
The winning Project Village Food Resilience Program - Indonesia
Implemented by The National Agency for Food Security- Indonesia
Nominated by FAO – United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization

Prize Amount

50,000 US$

The Committee decided to withhold this prize due to the failure of the nominated projects to meet the Prize criteria.

The Winners 2011

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

200,000 US$

Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, St. Lucia, Uruguay, Venezuela

Prize subject The role of international organizations in supporting the developing countries' national policies and programs for empowering youth through entrepreneurships and job opportunities.
The winning Project entra21 program
Implemented by

The International Youth Foundation (IYF) http://www.iyfnet.org/search/node?keys=entra21
Nominated by Helen Keller International (HKI).

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

150,000 US$

Sierra Leone

Prize subject NGOs-led efforts to empowering youth through entrepreneurships and job opportunities.
The winning Project Integrated Youth Employment Creation (IYEC)
Implemented by

Hands Empowering the Less Privileged in Sierra Leone (HELP-SL). http://www.helpingsalone.org/
Nominated by UNDP Sierra Leone

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

100,000 US$

Colombia, Medellin

Prize subject NGOs-led efforts to empowering youth through entrepreneurships and job opportunities.
The winning Project Zonal Center for Business Development – Colombia (Cedezo)
Implemented by

Mayor´s Office of Medellin. http://www.cedezo.blogspot.com/
Nominated by Agency of Cooperation and Investment

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

50,000 US$

Uganda

Prize subject Individual-led efforts to empowering youth through entrepreneurships and job opportunities.
The winning Project The Association of United Efforts (ASUNEF)
Implemented by

Mr. Tayebwa Allan. http://asunefuganda.weebly.com/contact-us.html
Nominated by Mr. Sendegiya Robert (Qualified expert in the field)

The Winners 2010

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

200,000 US$

Egypt

Prize subject The role of international organizations in supporting the developing countries' national policies and programs for development of remote and rural communities through ICT.
The winning Project Integrated program to develop Siwa oasis, using ICT.
Implemented by

Egypt ICT Trust Fund. http://www.ictfund.org.eg/
Nominated by Egypt ICT Trust Fund.

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

150,000 US$

Palestine

Prize subject NGOs-led efforts to support and enhance the application of ICT for the development of remote and rural communities.
The winning Project Child Protection Helpline Palestine.
Implemented by

SAWA- All the Women Together Today & Tomorrow. http://www.sawa.ps/ar/
Nominated by SAWA- All the Women Together Today & Tomorrow.

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

100,000 US$

The Republic of the Philippines

Prize subject The role of governments in adoption of new innovative solutions for the development of remote and rural communities through ICT.
The winning Project Open Academy for Philippine Agriculture.
Implemented by

The Philippines Rice Research Institute.
Nominated by UNIDO – Philippines

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

50,000 US$

Burkina Faso

Prize subject Individual-led initiatives to facilitate the use of ICT for the development of remote and rural communities.
The winning Project Burkina Faso Malaria Distance Training Pilot Project
Implemented by

Mr. OUEDRAOGO Jules Anicet. http://fireandice.elluminate.com/join-start-project.php
Nominated by INFOLEC

The Winners 2009

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

200,000 US$

Bangladesh, Cambodia, Ethiopia, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Prize subject The international organizations' role in Supporting the developing countries' national policies and programs to improve agricultural output through adoption of innovative technology solutions.
The winning Project Prosperity Realization through Irrigation and Smallholders Markets (PRISM)
Implemented by

International Development Enterprise (IDE) http://www.ideorg.org/
Nominated by IDE.

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

150,000 US$

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Prize subject NGOs-led efforts to support and encourage small farmers in the poor communities to apply new technologies to increase their agricultural products.
The winning Project Establishing Agro-incubator Zepce.
Implemented by

Association of entrepreneurs and employers of Zepce http://www.upipzepce.com/
Nominated by Ministry of Agriculture, Water-Management and Forestry.

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

100,000 US$

Algeria

Prize subject The role of governments in adoption of new technology solutions to improve agricultural output.
The winning Project Rural Employment Project.
Implemented by

General Directorate of Forestry - Algeria.
Nominated by Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development - Algeria

The Winners 2008

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

150,000 US$

Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cote D’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania

Prize subject The international organizations' role in supporting the developing countries' national policies and programs to control the main causing diseases of visual impairment.
The winning Project Sustainable Control of Onchocerciasis.
Implemented by

Helen Keller International (HKI) http://www.hki.org/index.html
Nominated by UNECEF.

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

100,000 US$

Egypt

Prize subject NGOs efforts in the prevention of visual impairment and rehabilitation of the blind people.
The winning Project A Model for Integration and Self Sustainable Eye Care.
Implemented by

Al Noor Magrabi Foundation http://www.alnoor.org.eg
Nominated by British Colombia Centre for Epidemiologic and International Ophthalmology

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

50,000 US$

Pakistan

Prize subject Individual-led initiatives to develop the blind's capabilities and invest their skills.
The winning Project Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital.
Implemented by

Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospita - Lt. General Jahan Dad Khan http://www.alshifa-eye.org.pk/
Nominated by WHO.

The Winners 2007

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

200,000 US$

Nepal

Prize subject The role of the international organizations in supporting the developing countries' national policies and strategies for combating human trafficking.
The winning Project Cross Border Program on Capacity Building for Prevention of Trafficking & Rehabilitation of Potential and rescued Victims.
Implemented by

Planete Enfants http://www.planete-enfants.org
Nominated by Creation of Creative Society Organization.

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

100,000 US$

India

Prize subject NGOs-led efforts for protecting women and children from human trafficking.
The winning Project Combat Trafficking of Women and children through Community Partnership.
Implemented by

PARAJWALA NGO http://www.prajwalaindia.org
Nominated by Stree Jagruti Samiti Organization.

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

50,000 US$

Bangladesh

Prize subject Individual-led initiatives for combating human trafficking in the poor communities.
The winning Project Community Mobilization to Combat Trafficking (CMCT)
Implemented by

Mr. Biony Krishna Mallick. http://www.rightsjessore.org
Nominated by The NGO Affairs Bureau.

The Winners 2006

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

150,000 US$

Azerbaijan

Prize subject Stainable primary health services, training and job creation for the poor in rural areas.
The winning Project Community-Based Primary Health Care Development in Azerbaijan.
Implemented by

The International Medical Corps (IMC) https://internationalmedicalcorps.org/
Nominated by Center for Refugees and disaster Response (CRDR).

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

100,000 US$

Mauritius

Prize subject The role of NGOs in the provision of education services and job creation for the poor in rural areas.
The winning Project Discovering the Ocean World: Education resources for primary schools.
Implemented by

Shoals Rodrigues Society
Nominated by UNDP GEF Small Grants Programme.

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

50,000 US$

Uzbekistan

Prize subject Fulfilling basic vocational training needs and job creation for the poor in rural areas.
The winning Project Workplaces creation by small and medium entrepreneurship development through trainings of women on vocations and business skills
Implemented by

Mrs. Dildar Alimbekova.
Nominated by The Institute for International Cooperation.

The Winners 2005

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

150,000 US$

Tunisia

Prize subject Microcredit helping to achieve the millennium development goals.
The winning Project Microcredit for Disadvantaged Suburbs of Tunisia.
Implemented by

ENDA http://www.endarabe.org.tn
Nominated by CAWTAR.

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

100,000 US$

Pakistan

Prize subject The impact of microcredit to reduce Poverty.
The winning Project Kashf Foundation Microfinance Services for women from low Income communities.
Implemented by

Kashf Foundation http://www.kashf.org
Nominated by The Pakistan Microfinance Network.

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

50,000 US$

Mexico

Prize subject Reaching the poorest of the poor with microcredit.
The winning Project Microcredit for Rural Women
Implemented by MS Maria Teresa Garcia Moises and Ms Marta Beatriz Orantes Gamboa.
Nominated by Universidad Veracruzana.

The Winners 2004

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

150,000 US$

Egypt

Prize subject Strengthening women’s participation in the labor market.
The winning Project Enhancement of the Nursing Career in Upper Egypt.
Implemented by

Near East foundation's Center for Development Services (CDS) http://www.neareast.org
Nominated by Save the Children.

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

100,000 US$

Bangladesh

Prize subject Environmental protection through community based activities.
The winning Project Composite Programme for Preservation and Protection of Environment in Bangladesh.
Implemented by

Dhaka Ahsania Mission . http://www.ahsaniamission.org/
Nominated by The Foundation for Research on Educational Planning and Development.

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

50,000 US$

Brazil

Prize subject The children accessibility to the new means of knowledge and the comprehension of future technology.
The winning Project The Committee for Democracy in Information Technology (CDI)
Implemented by

Mr. Rodrigo Baggio.
Nominated by The Universidad National de Colombia.

The Winners 2003

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

150,000 US$

Indonesia, Jordan, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka

Prize subject Rehabilitation and employment of refugees and displaced people.
The winning Project Unifem Regional Programme on Empowering Women Migrant Workers in Asia
Implemented by

United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM). http://www.unifem-eseasia.org/
Nominated by Jordanian National Commission for Women.

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

100,000 US$

India

Prize subject Protection of child against abuse and negligence.
The winning Project CHILDLINE PROJECT.
Implemented by

CHILDLINE India Foundation (CIF). http://www.childlineindia.org.in
Nominated by Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship.

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

50,000 US$

Kenya

Prize subject Innovative initiatives in the field of poverty alleviation.
The winning Project APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGIES FOR ENTERPRISE CREATION ApproTEC
Implemented by

Dr. Martin Fisher and Mr. Nick Moon.
Nominated by Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship.

Prize Amount

40,000 US$

The AGFUND Prize Committee has approved the Initiative Prize, amounting to US$ 40,000 to be awarded to the Integrated Project for Protection and Welfare of Women and Children in Nuwakot District, implemented in Nepal by the Planet Enfants, http://www.planete- enfants.org through Nepali NGOs; Kakani Community Development Center (KCDC), Society of Ex-Budahnilkantha Students (SEBS)

The Winners 2002

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

150,000 US$

Niger

Prize subject Management of water resources.
The winning Project Improved Manual Irrigation Component of the Private Irrigation Promotion Pilot Project (PPIP)
Implemented by

Enterprise Works Worldwide. http://www.enterpriseworks.org
Nominated by USAID, with its Headquarters in Washington, DC.

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

100,000 US$

Cambodia

Prize subject Rehabilitation and social integration of people with special needs.
The winning Project Cambodia Trust Rehabilitation Project.
Implemented by

The Cambodia Trust. http://www.cambodiatrust.com/
Nominated by Disability Action Council, Cambodia.

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

50,000 US$

South Africa

Prize subject Reinforcement of voluntary work in the community.
The winning Project The Men on the Side of the Road Project (MSR)
Implemented by

Mr. Charles Maisel.
Nominated by Catholic Welfare and Development.

The Winners 2001

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

150,000 US$

49 African Countries.

Prize subject Application of information technology in the fields of education and health.
The winning Project THE AFRICA LEARNING CHANNEL AND WORLDSPACE FOUNDATION (WSF) MULTIMEDIA SERVICE.
Implemented by

WorldSpace Foundation. http://www.worldspace.org/
Nominated by CAMDOCS USA, DC. (Association of Cameroon Physicians in United States)

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

100,000 US$

Egypt

Prize subject Provision of Micro-Credits through Non-Governmental Organizations.
The winning Project SMALL AND MICRO ENTERPRISE PROJECT
Implemented by

Alexandria Business Association. http://www.aba.org.eg/en/default.aspx
Nominated by United States Agency for International Development "USAID”, Cairo Office, Egypt.

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

50,000 US$

India

Prize subject Reinforcement of voluntary work in the community.
The winning Project Barefoot, Volunteers-Making a Difference
Implemented by

Mr. Sanjit Bunker Roy.
Nominated by United Nations Development Program (UNDP), India.

Prize Amount

40,000 US$

In its third meeting held in Riyadh on 04 April 2001, the AGFUND Prize Committee has approved a prize entitled “The Initiative Prize” amounting to US$ 40,000, to be awarded to the "Epilepsy Awareness Campaign (EAC) Project", which is implemented in Riyadh, kingdom of Saudi Arabia, upon the initiative and efforts of Ms Asma Enright. The Initiative Prize was awarded to this project in recognition of the efforts exerted in its implementation and to encourage women's participation in the development of their communities.

The Winners 2000

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

150,000 US$

Zimbabwe

Prize subject Combating HIV/ AIDS disease and curtailing its spread in the developing communities
The winning Project TCE-TOTAL CONTROL OF THE EPIDEMIC.
Implemented by

Humana People to People. http://www.humana.org/
Nominated by PACT-Private Agencies Collaborating Together, with its headquarters in Washington, DC.

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

100,000 US$

Mongolia

Prize subject Training Youth Aiming at Increasing their Productive Capabilities.
The winning Project Training Youth.
Implemented by

The former organization 'Mongolia Youth Development Center' is now the 'Mongolian National Center for Children' http://www.owc.org.mn/mydc
Nominated by UNICEF Mongolia.

Prize Amount

50,000 US$

The Committee decided to withhold this prize due to the failure of the nominated projects to meet the Prize criteria.

The Winners 1999

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

150,000 US$

Palestine

Prize subject Combating and Alleviating Poverty in Community through the Provision of Training and Micro-credit
The winning Project MICROENTERPRISE PROGRAMME, GAZA.
Implemented by

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). http://www.un.org/unrwa/
Nominated by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Gaza.

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

100,000 US$

India

Prize subject Training Women in Rural Areas in Self-reliance.
The winning Project ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROMOTION AMONGST RURAL WOMEN
Implemented by

AWAKE – Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Karnataka. http://awakeindia.org.in/
Nominated by The International Exchange Organization for Women, New York, USA.

Prize Amount

Beneficiary Countries

50,000 US$

Brazil

Prize subject Street Children and Tramps Rehabilitation and Social Integration.
The winning Project AMIZADE (FRIENDSHIP).
Implemented by

AMIZADE - Dr. Daniel Weiss
Nominated by Fundaco Esperanca, Santarem, Brazil.