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World Of Children
CELEBRATING A SILVER ANNIVERSARY OF UNLOCKING THE FUTURE FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN
Adi Roche
The story of World of Children began in 1996 when Co-Founder Harry Leibowitz was watching the Pulitzer Prize announcements for poetry when he realized that there was a Pulitzer Prize for art and literature , a Nobel Prize for sciences and peace , and an Oscar for film , but there were no awards for those who were tirelessly and selflessly serving children in need around the world . That realization was a catalyst for Harry and wife Kay Isaacson-Leibowitz .
This year marks their 25th year of unlocking the future for vulnerable children by discovering , funding , elevating and creating a community for the most effective changemakers worldwide . Since it was founded , 130 organizations from 70 countries have been funded more than $ 15 million . Right here in San
Diego , Dr Betty Jones , founder of Hospital Infantil De Las Californias was
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