CHAI’s Platinum Jubilee in 2018, Liliane Fonds (LF) announced funding for ‘Mary Glowrey – Liliane Brekelmans Disability Award’. This award was instituted as a token of appreciation for CHAI’s services to 33000 children / youth with disabilities in the last 25 years.
Total amount of Rs. Six Lakhs will be given as award money under four categories.
Categories
The award will be given in two categories
- A Role Model NGO/Institution
- A Role Model with/without a Disability
Category A:A Role Model NGO/Institution in India
- Working in the disability sector for more than 5 years
- Committed to uplifting the life of people with disabilities.
- Working on community-based rehabilitation approaches
- Showing impact in the lives of persons with disabilities and in communities.
There will be two awards in this category;
a) Organization from CHAI network
• Award Prize is Rs. 2,00,000/- (Two Lakhs Only)
b) Organization from outside CHAI network
• Award Prize is Rs. 2,00,000/- (Two Lakhs Only)
Category B: A Role Model with/without a Disability in India
- Engaged in the disability sector for more than 3 years
- Has been active at local or regional level in bringing a change in his/her community
- Has advocated for the rights of persons with disabilities
- Has been a significant leader and role model for others in the community
There will be two awards in this category.
a) One person from CHAI network
a. Award Prize is Rs. 1,00,000/- (One Lakh Only)
b) One person from outside CHAI network
a. Award Prize is Rs. 1,00,000/- (One Lakh Only)
Goal of the award
• To recognize and further exemplary work by organizations and individuals in the field of disability.
• To honor the resilience of people with disabilities.
Screening Process
• A screening committee will delineate procedural criteria, invite as well as shortlist nominations.
• Nominations will be invited from persons and organizations fulfilling eligibility criteria
• The committee will shortlist five nominations in each category
• The top five nominations will be verified and shared with the selection committee
Award Ceremony
• The awards will be presented on 29th August 2019.
How to Nominate
For online registration, please go to nominate section and use the appropriate form.