Why have The Barefoot College and the Children's Parliament been awarded?
Barefoot College and the Children's Parliament received The World's Children's Honorary Award 2001 because, for the past 30 years, they have made it possible for thousands of poor children, especially girls, to recieve an education. They give children the opportunity to learn about their rights, so that they can make decisions about and influence matters which are important to their lives. Furthermore, they were awarded for their important role as an example for others who run Night Schools and Children's Parliaments.