Our Sansar has won the top prize in the International Aid & Development category at this year’s Charity Awards, the longest-running and most prestigious awards scheme in the charity sector.
The charity was recognised for its work rescuing children as young as 6 years old from the worst forms of child labour in Nepal and providing them with access to education. Their investigation into child labour at the brick factories resulted in a VICE World News documentary by Sahar Zand.
Our Sansar are estimated that there are around 2500 children working at the brick factories all over the district and they are hoping to expand the project to other areas soon.
The charity was presented with the trophy at a black-tie ceremony at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on 7 June, hosted by broadcaster, commentator and writer Ayesha Hazarika.
Matt Nolan, chief executive of Civil Society Media which organises the Charity Awards, said:
“Against the backdrop of a devastating pandemic followed closely by an eye-watering cost-of-living crisis, the external environment has seldom been more challenging for UK charities. Yet the standard of entries in this year’s Charity Awards proves that the sector is as resilient, tenacious and effective as it has ever been. To win an award is a real badge of honour, and the team at Our Sansar should be truly proud of their achievements.”
Julia Krepska, chief executive at Our Sansar, said:
“It is such an honour to win this award as so much work has gone into ensuring children stop working in brick factories and are given an opportunity to go to school, often for the first time in their lives. I would like to thank all who believe in us and support us in this unforgettable journey!”
Our Sansar has been awarded the International Aid & Development category prize at this year’s Charity Awards, the longest-running and most prestigious awards scheme in the charity sector. The charity was recognised for its work rescuing children as young as 6 years old from the worst forms of child labour in Nepal and providing them with access to education.
Our Sansar is estimated to have freed around 2500 children from working in brick factories in the district, with 93 children currently being assisted with education and the families being provided with rice for the amount that the children were earning at the factories.
The award was presented to Our Sansar at a black-tie ceremony at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on 7 June, hosted by broadcaster, commentator and writer Ayesha Hazarika.
Matt Nolan, chief executive of Civil Society Media which organises the Charity Awards, said: “To win an award is a real badge of honour, and the team at Our Sansar should be truly proud of their achievements.”
Julia Krepska, chief executive at Our Sansar, said: “It is such an honour to win this award as so much work has gone into ensuring children stop working in brick factories and are given an opportunity to go to school, often for the first time in their lives. I would like to thank all who believe in us and support us in this unforgettable journey!”
Our Sansar has won the International Aid & Development category prize at this year’s Charity Awards, the longest-running and most prestigious awards scheme in the charity sector. The charity was recognised for its work rescuing children from the worst forms of child labour in Nepal and providing them with access to education.
The award was presented at a black-tie ceremony at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on 7 June, hosted by broadcaster, commentator and writer Ayesha Hazarika. Our Sansar has so far freed around 2500 children from working in brick factories in the district, with 93 children currently being assisted with education and the families being provided with rice for the amount that the children were earning at the factories.
Matt Nolan, chief executive of Civil Society Media which organises the Charity Awards, said: “To win an award is a real badge of honour, and the team at Our Sansar should be truly proud of their achievements.” Julia Krepska, chief executive at Our Sansar, added: “It is such an honour to win this award as so much work has gone into ensuring children stop working in brick factories and are given an opportunity to go to school, often for the first time in their lives. I would like to thank all who believe in us and support us in this unforgettable journey!”
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