Applications are now open for the 2013 STARS Impact Awards.

We are pleased to announce the launch of the 2013 STARS Impact Awards recognising outstanding organisations that achieve excellence in the provision of services to disadvantaged children.

Organisations working with children in Africa, the Middle East, Asia or Pacific are invited to apply.

There are 16 Awards in total that will be split across two regions - Africa-Middle East and Asia-Pacific. In addition to our existing categories of Health, Education and Protection, we are very pleased to announce the launch of our new category Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).

The main Impact Award will be given to four winners per region (one in each category) that will each receive $100,000 of unrestricted funding together with a bespoke package of consultancy, PR and media support. Each organisation will also benefit from the opportunity to work together with STARS for up to one year to promote their plans to other donors and seek to raise additional funding.

In addition to these main Impact Awards, smaller Awards of different sizes will be made at the discretion of STARS’ Board of Trustees.

To find information regarding the application process, the eligibility criteria and to apply online, please visit www.starsfoundation.org.uk/apply/

The closing date for applications is 1pm GMT Monday 12 November 2012.

Please spread the word to eligible organisations by forwarding this email.