The Stars Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the 2014 Stars Impact Awards recognising outstanding national organisations working to improve the lives of disadvantaged children in the areas of WASH, Education, Health and Child Protection.

This year we are inviting applications from the new region of Latin America and the Caribbean, in addition to a number of new countries in our existing regions of Africa-Middle East and Asia-Pacific.

There are 24 Awards in total that will be split across these three regions and we will be awarding in the four categories of Health, Education, Protection and WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene).

The main Impact Award will be given to four winners per region that will each receive $100,000 of unrestricted funding together with a bespoke package of consultancy, PR support and media training. Runners Up will receive up to $50,000 of unrestricted funding in addition to consultancy support. Our approach is different from most donors as we support organisations rather than projects to ensure their sustainable role in responding to their communities’ needs.

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 Wednesday 8 January 2014.

Please spread the word to eligible organisations!