The Global Action Awards
The Global Action Awards
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he Global Action Awards (GAA) were established in 2000 by Worth Society to offer grants to Worthians proposing to spend an extended period of time in unpaid work for the good of others. To date, a total of £30,980 has been awarded to those who have participated in voluntary work for good causes around the world. The global pandemic has sadly halted any award applications in 2021. We are very much hoping that as social distancing and travel restrictions ease the scheme will be able to restart for 2022. We therefore would like to remind Worthians that the awards are open to them at any stage in their life should they wish to take an extended sabbatical and undertake a voluntary project with a recognised charity that is both beneficial to themselves personally and to the wider community. The project may involve international travel, but although this is encouraged it is not a prerequisite as there have been several awards made for projects in the UK.
Key factors in making the award are: • Development of the individual and skills that will be of use to the recipient post Worth • Benefit to the chosen community • Financial need • The extent to which the candidate has used their initiative to help part-finance the project Awardees write a report of their project for The Blue Paper upon their return and, as the Society feels that it is very important that awardees be involved in promoting the benefits of their activities to those who might follow in their footsteps, they are also asked to come back to School to make a short presentation to current students about their GAA. If you interested in finding out more contact Mary Lou Burge, Worth Society Manager at worthsociety@worth.org.uk or call 01342 710241.
Award applications are reviewed and awarded by the Worth Society Committee which consists of the Chairman of Worth Society, Worth School's Head Master, alumni and current and former staff who meet each term.
Will Harries with ICS in Tanzania
Antonia Foldes with TECHO in Colombia
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