The Waislitz Global Citizen Awards are annual cash prizes totaling $250,000 that recognize the excellence of individuals in their work to end extreme poverty. The awards are presented by the Waislitz Foundation and Global Citizen and supported by the leading US and Australian based cellular medicines company, Mesoblast Ltd. and Unico Capital Holdings.
“Ending extreme poverty is not a choice, it’s an obligation. My hope is that it will inspire many thousands of people around the world to do what they can to improve the living standards of those in dire need,” Chairman and Founder of the Melbourne-based Waislitz Foundation, Alex Waislitz.
About Global Citizen
A group of involved individuals known as Global Citizen is utilising their collective voice to abolish severe poverty by the year 2030. As part of a worldwide community dedicated to long-lasting change, worldwide Citizens utilise our platform to learn about the systemic causes of extreme poverty, take action on those concerns, and receive rewards for their efforts.
Global Citizen collaborates with corporate sponsors, NGOs, and other organisations to bring audience and value in unique and effective ways. We are able to accomplish measurable policy outcomes because to our specialised capacity to mobilise large audiences.
Benefits
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$100,000: Waislitz Global Citizen Award (Grand Prize)
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$75,000: The Waislitz Global Citizen Disruptor Award
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$75,000: The Waislitz Global Citizens’ Choice Award
Requirements
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Entrants must be aged 18 years of age or older.
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They may be from anywhere in the world.
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They accept applications from any individual who is doing impactful work and who has a registered legal entity such as non-profit, for-profit, B-corp, social enterprise, etc.
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Applicants must apply for the awards themselves.
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GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP: How does the applicant embody and exemplify the values and practices of a Global Citizen?
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PROOF OF CONCEPT: Does the applicant have a strong proof of concept with at least 1-2 years of impact towards ending extreme poverty?
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DISRUPTION: Has the applicant created measurable impact in an innovative manner that disrupts the systems that allow for extreme poverty to exist?
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SCALABILITY: How would this award enable/support the applicant to scale or improve their work?
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ADAPTABILITY: Can the applicant demonstrate examples of their ability to adapt and evolve to changing conditions?
How to Apply
Application Deadline
Conclusion
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