NEW
YORK and MUNICH /PRNewswire/
-- The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and BMW
Group are pleased to announce the fourth edition of the
Intercultural Innovation Award. Grassroots initiatives that are
working to alleviate identity-based tensions and conflicts around
the world using innovative methods are encouraged to apply online
at interculturalinnovation.org.
The deadline for applications is Wednesday, 30
September 2015 at 5:00pm in New
York.
Ten
organizations will receive the Intercultural Innovation Award
following a rigorous selection process. Awardees will be
given a financial contribution to help their project expand and
replicate, with a first prize of USD
40 000. They will also take part in a one-year support
program that includes training and capacity-building, increased
visibility, access to a network of change makers working in
intercultural dialogue and ongoing project-specific mentoring.
"Honoring grassroots organizations that are deeply committed to
improving relations across communities and people lies at the core
of the Alliance's work. That we are doing in this partnership with
the BMW Group is further evidence of the innovative approaches we
pursue," said H.E. Nassir
Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, United Nations High Representative for
the Alliance of Civilizations. Added Mr. Bill
McAndrews, Vice President Corporate Communications Strategy,
Corporate and Market Communications at BMW Group, "Our commitment
to the awardees extends beyond financial support to include every
relevant resource we can offer. This can make the crucial
difference in turning an idea into a reality that improves peoples'
lives."
Launched in 2011, the Intercultural Innovation Award is the result
of a unique public-private partnership between the UNAOC and BMW
Group. With the overarching aim of helping people to help
themselves, the two partners jointly mobilize their resources,
time, and networks to support awardees. This new model of
collaboration between the UN and the private sector creates deeper
impact, as both partners provide their respective expertise to
ensure the sustainable growth of each project. For the third
edition of the Intercultural Innovation Award, more than 600
applications were received from over 100 different countries.
For enquiries, please contact:
Milena
Pighi, BMW Group, Corporate Communications, Spokesperson
CSR
Telephone: +49-89-382-66563, Fax: +49-89-382-24418, [email protected]
Alessandro
Girola, Project Management Specialist – Intercultural
Innovation
Telephone: +1- 929-274-6217, Fax: +1-929-274-6233, [email protected]
Internet: www.press.bmw.de
E-mail: [email protected]