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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. Circa 46 million children have participated since 2000. Sign up now – it’s fast and free.

Child Right Heroes 2023

Three amazing Child Rights Heroes are candidates in the current WCP program. Go here to learn more.

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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Child Right Ambassadors


Tens of thousands of young people around the world have been empowered as changemakers and World’s Children’s Prize Child Rights Ambassadors. They train other children but also teachers, local leaders, parents and the media on child rights, especially girls’ rights.

The Global Vote


Through the Global Vote, you can make your voice heard and help decide who will receive the World’s Children’s Prize for the Rights of the Child. You have the right to vote up to and including the year you turn 18. Remember: Nobody else should be able to influence your decision – not your friends, teachers, or parents.

Child Jury members

The Child Jury


The children in the World’s Children’s Prize Child Jury are experts on the rights of the child through their own life experiences as, for example, debt slaves, child soldiers, street children or refugees, or through having experienced other violations of the rights of the child.

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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.
Report your votes
This is the ballot box for schools.
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WCP Week
The 2023 WCP Ceremony will be held on October 4.
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