On August 13, 2024, the Public Interest Registry (PIR), the organization behind the .ORG domain, proudly announced that AIDFI has been selected as a finalist for the 2024 .ORG Impact Awards. This prestigious global awards program honors exceptional mission-driven individuals and organizations worldwide for their significant contributions to society.
Chosen from over 1,700 applications spanning nearly 90 countries, AIDFI stood out for its work in empowering rural communities through technological innovation, social enterprise, and community development, fostering sustainable growth and equity.
According to Auke Idzenga, Co-founder and CEO of AIDFI, “Being recognized as a finalist in this prestigious .ORG Impact Awards shows that the holistic community development work of AIDFI in mostly remote upland areas is highly impactful.”
All winners will be revealed at an in-person awards ceremony on October 8 in Washington, D.C. Finalists from around the world will gather for the event, with each receiving a donation of $2,500 USD. Additionally, all finalists, including AIDFI, will compete for larger donations ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 USD.
The 35 finalists represent the top five entries in each of the seven award categories:
- Community Building
- Quality Education for All
- Environmental Stewardship
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Health and Healing
- Hunger and Poverty
- Rising Stars (leaders under 25 making a difference in their communities)
AIDFI is a finalist in the Community Building category. Winners across all categories, including the prestigious .ORG of the Year, will be announced during the .ORG Impact Awards celebration on October 8. The .ORG of the Year winner will receive a $50,000 USD donation, while winners of the other categories will each receive $10,000 USD. Beyond the financial award, the recognition from the .ORG Impact Awards will help elevate the profiles of winning organizations, boosting donations, funding, talent acquisition, partnership development, and audience reach.
For complete rules and more information, please visit www.orgimpactawards.org.
About AIDFI
AIDFI is a Non-Government Organization (NGO) engaged in the manufacturing and installation of low-cost technologies for the basic needs of the poor. Its flagship technology is the AIDFI hydraulic ram pump, implemented through a holistic program. Its main mission is ‘Pumping Water Uphill to Change Lives in Waterless Communities Worldwide’. Water serves as a triggering point for further development. AIDFI has already installed systems in 600 villages, benefiting some 300,000 people. Visit www.aidfi.org for more information.
About Public Interest Registry
Public Interest Registry (PIR) is a nonprofit that operates the .ORG top-level domain—one of the world’s largest generic top-level domains with more than 11 million domain names registered worldwide. .ORG is open to everyone, providing a global platform for organizations, associations, clubs, businesses, and individuals to bring their ideas to life. PIR has been a champion for a free and open Internet for two decades with a clear mission to be an exemplary domain name registry, provide a trusted digital identity, and help educate those who dedicate themselves to improving our world. PIR was founded by the Internet Society (internetsociety.org) in 2002 and is based in Reston, Virginia, USA. Visit www.pir.org for more information.
FAQs
Q: What is the .ORG Impact Awards? A: The .ORG Impact Awards is a prestigious global awards program that honors exceptional mission-driven individuals and organizations worldwide for their significant contributions to society.
Q: When will the winners of the 2024 .ORG Impact Awards be announced? A: Winners will be revealed at an in-person awards ceremony on October 8, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
Q: What are the categories for the .ORG Impact Awards? A: The categories include Community Building, Quality Education for All, Environmental Stewardship, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Health and Healing, Hunger and Poverty, and Rising Stars.
Q: How much can finalists receive in donations? A: Finalists are eligible for donations ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 USD.
Q: What is AIDFI’s mission? A: AIDFI’s mission is ‘Pumping Water Uphill to Change Lives in Waterless Communities Worldwide,’ focusing on manufacturing and installing low-cost technologies for the basic needs of the poor.
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