Last Updated on: 22nd November 2023, 02:56 am
Our Sansar has been awarded the top prize in the International Aid & Development category at this year’s Charity Awards, the longest-running and most prestigious awards scheme in the charity sector.
Recognised for their efforts in rescuing children as young as 6 years old from the worst forms of child labour in Nepal, the charity is now helping 93 children access education and providing their families with the provision of rice.
Their investigation into child labour at the brick factories led to a VICE World News documentary by Sahar Zand and an estimate of 2500 children working at the brick factories all over the district. The charity is looking to expand the project to other areas soon and push the boundaries in discovering new ways to tackle problems facing freeing children from illegal work in Nepal.
Presented with the trophy at a black-tie ceremony at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on 7 June, hosted by broadcaster, commentator and writer Ayesha Hazarika, Our Sansar was commended by Matt Nolan, chief executive of Civil Society Media which organises the Charity Awards.
He said: “Against the backdrop of a devastating pandemic followed closely by an eye-watering cost-of-living crisis, the external environment has seldom been more challenging for UK charities. Yet the standard of entries in this year’s Charity Awards proves that the sector is as resilient, tenacious and effective as it has ever been. To win an award is a real badge of honour, and the team at Our Sansar should be truly proud of their achievements.”
Julia Krepska, Chief Executive at Our Sansar, expressed her delight: “It is such an honour to win this award as so much work has gone into ensuring children stop working in brick factories and are given an opportunity to go to school, often for the first time in their lives. I would like to thank all who believe in us and support us in this unforgettable journey!”
Our Sansar has emerged triumphant in the International Aid & Development category of this year’s Charity Awards, the longest-running and most prestigious awards scheme in the charity sector. The charity was recognised for their work in rescuing children as young as 6 years old from the worst forms of child labour in Nepal and helping them access education and providing their families with the provision of rice.
Matt Nolan, Chief Executive of Civil Society Media which organises the Charity Awards, praised Our Sansar’s efforts: “To win an award is a real badge of honour, and the team at Our Sansar should be truly proud of their achievements.”
Chief Executive Julia Krepska expressed her delight at the award: “It is such an honour to win this award as so much work has gone into ensuring children stop working in brick factories and are given an opportunity to go to school, often for the first time in their lives. I would like to thank all who believe in us and support us in this unforgettable journey!”
