AmeriCares India will be hosting the fourth edition of the ‘Spirit of Humanity Awards’ on April 6, 2013 in Mumbai. This is the premier award function of its kind for individuals and organisations working in the healthcare space among the underprivileged and disadvantaged sections of the country.
The event will be held a day prior to the WHO declared World Health Day. Individuals and organisations doing exemplary work in the healthcare space among the underprivileged in India will be facilitated in various categories like Women’s Health, Child Nutrition, Oncology and a special Jury’s Choice Award. The objective of the Spirit of Humanity Awards is also to showcase the best practices undertaken by these organisations/individuals while working in various corners of the country.
The Winners of the Spirit of Humanity Award 2012 were El Shaddai Charitable Trust (Child Nutrition), Programme for Human Development (Infection), The Research Society for the Care, Treatment & Training of Children In need of Special Care (Neurology/ Mental Health), Muni Seva Ashram (Oncology Service),Dr Kunnambath Ramadas (Oncology Research), Prasad Chikitsa (Women’s Health), Ambulance Access for All (Jury’s Choice Award) & Salaam Bombay (Jury’s Choice Award)
Individuals and organisations from all across the country working in the healthcare space among the underprivileged can apply. Winners will receive a donation of Rs 1 lakh for a charity of their choice along with a trophy and a Certificate of Excellence. For additional information and to download the nomination form visit AmeriCares India Foundation at www.americaresindia.org
EP News Bureau