Application

Project selection criteria:

• Projects must benefit children no older than 18 (21 if disabled) or mother/child care programs.
• The funds of the organization must be available to all children without discrimination, regardless of race, gender, ethnic origin or religion.
• Projects must be sustainable and have continuation plans. Requests should address basic needs in health, education, water and shelter, focusing on long term assistance (e.g. clean water supply, sanitation facilities, school construction or repair, classroom furniture, educational or vocational materials/equipment, medical equipment, special needs support.)
• Applicant organizations must be registered as charities with their government.
• Application forms in 7 languages are available online (see links below).

Process

Selection Process

Once a year, a committee of UNWG members reviews over 100 applications and recommends a selected number of projects for the UNWG general membership to approve. The funds are usually disbursed within the year. For example, in 2026 the UNWG members approved €112,624 for 17 projects in 13 countries, serving 7,858 children and 4,494 women. This amount was raised by members of the UNWG in 2025 through a variety of activities, including the International Festival Bazaar, the UNWG Kiosk and other fundraisers, as well as donations received.

Project Approval

The conditions for funding are:

• Maximum funding allowed for each project is €10,000 or equivalent in US dollars. Funding for a specific part of a project may be approved.
• Funds may be used only for the project presented and approved. The Charity Review Committee must endorse any change in the utilization of funds in advance.
• The Charity Review Committee monitors the projects to ensure that funds are used for the intended purpose. On completion of the project, a written report is submitted to the UNWG by the organization, including a financial accounting of fund utilization.