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What we do
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The WCP program is one of the world’s largest annual education initiatives empowering children to become changemakers. They stand up for the equal worth of every individual, the Rights of the Child, democracy and sustainable development. The Program is run by children themselves, led by trained Child Rights ambassadors and supported by teachers and school leaders. Nearly 50 million children have participated since 2000. Sign up now – it’s fast and free.

Become a changemaker


Want to be a changemaker and make the world a better place, step by step? Join the World’s Children’s Prize program (WCP) and get to know Child Rights Ambassadors, Child Rights Heroes and other children all around the world.

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Changemaker Day


Children in schools around the world prepare for Changemaker Day. They then make their voices heard and share what changes they want to see where they live, in their country and in the world.

Changemaker mission


Children who participate in the WCP program are empowered to stand up for their rights and the rights of others, now and in the future. Now you can share ideas and knowledge to everyone around you.

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Child Rights, animals and nature


Discover how all 100,000 children – an entire generation – in a national park area in Zimbabwe and Mozambique are being trained to be changemakers through Peace & Changemaker Generation, standing up against poaching and for child rights, especially girls.

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Become a Changemaker!
This year is the 20th time that millions of children have taken part in the World’s Children’s Prize Program.
Videos
Watch videos and be inspired by young changemakers from around the world.
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Children tell their stories
Children from all over the world participate in the WCP program to learn about the Convention on the Rights of the Child and to make their own voices heard.
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Prepare for Changemaker Day
Find out how you can prepare for the best possible Changemaker Day by writing fiery speeches and creating everything from fun ballot boxes and election booths to colourful placards.
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Changemaker Day
As part of the grand finale of your work on this year’s WCP Program, you vote for your rights and heroes, and speak out about the changes you want to see.
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Changemaker Mission
Everyone involved in the WCP program can be a changemaker and spread the message about children’s rights and equal rights for girls! Sometimes it can feel better if you can join with a group of friends and help one another.
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The Globe
The Globe is for you and all other young people taking part in the World’s Children’s Prize program.
Search Stories
Stories: Real lives around the world Search for exciting, sad, and amazing stories about children and Child Rights Heroes from all over the world.
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Child Rights, wildlife and nature.
100,000 children – a whole generation– in and around the national parks Gonarezhou in Zimbabwe and Limpopo in Mozambique are being educated and empowered through the Peace & Changemaker Generation project, as changemakers who can take a stand against wildlife crime, and for girls’ rights in their communities.
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Explore more
Each section below guides you to materials, stories, videos and other useful resources and experiences that relate to that particular topic.
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Caring for Earth
Children's rights are harmed when the Earth and nature is harmed by climate change, pollution, littering and more.
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