EdelGive Social Innovation Honours 2011

We are proud to announce the call for applications for the EdelGive Social Innovation Honours 2011

EdelGive Social Innovation Honours 2011 is a national awards programme instituted by EdelGive Foundation, to reward innovative work in the social sector in India. The objective for the EdelGive Social Innovation Honours is to identify and reward organisations that are innovating to empower women in India.

Prize money of INR 50 Lakhs will be awarded to the winners across the five categories of health & well being, education, economic security & livelihoods, social and cultural rights and governance.

Award categories:

• Health and well being: Awarding an innovation which promotes women’s health and overall well-being
• Education: Awarding an innovation which provides women with access to education and/or improved quality of education
• Economic Security & Livelihoods: Awarding an innovation which helps women increase their income, and / or provides them with employment opportunities.
• Social and Cultural rights: Awarding an innovation which helps women overcome social and cultural challenges.
• Governance: Awarding an innovation which prepares women to participate in available legislative positions

To Apply:

·         Visit http://www.edelgive.org/honours.htm  

·         Apply online at http://samhita.org/edelgive.html

Deadline: 8th November 2010

Contact Numbers: 022 4342 8293/ 97

posted on: October 22, 2010