Awards & Fellowships

Our award programs celebrate some of our highest-achieving partners and further catalyze their success.

Award Programs

Maya Ajmera Sustainability Awards
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Maya Ajmera Sustainability Awards

A signature GFC program since 2005, the Sustainability Awards recognize the accomplishments of successful GFC partners while providing an investment in their long-term stability.

Maya Ajmera Sustainability Awards

Juliette Gimon Courage Awards

Juliette Gimon Courage Awards

The annual Courage Awards recognize innovative community-based organizations around the world that are positively impacting children and youth in especially challenging circumstances.

Juliette Gimon Courage Awards

Robert D. Stillman Dignity Awards

Robert D. Stillman Dignity Awards

Established in 2020, the Dignity Awards honor outstanding organizations responding to the challenges and risks that affect the wellbeing of children and youth.

Robert D. Stillman Dignity Awards

William Ascher Fellowship

William Ascher Fellowship

Each year, GFC offers one fellowship to an undergraduate or graduate student to conduct a research project at our headquarters in Washington, DC.

William Ascher Fellowship

Mark McGoldrick Futures Fund

Mark McGoldrick Futures Fund

Global Fund for Children is pleased to announce the Mark McGoldrick Futures Fund to support our work to power the potential of children and young people around the world.

Mark McGoldrick Futures Fund

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