Dr Survé presents World's Children's Prize

IN THE year marking what would have been Archbishop Desmond Tutu's 95th birthday, the prestigious World's Children's Prize, often referred to as the "Children's Nobel Prize", has been formally handed over to the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation in honour of his lifelong fight for justice and children's rights.

- LILITA GCWABE

The international award recognises people who have made extraordinary contributions to advancing the dignity, protection, and empowerment of children worldwide.

Tutu was selected for the honour in recognition of his moral leadership and unwavering advocacy for the most vulnerable. Although he died in 2021 before he could receive the prize in person, the award, delivered to the foundation yesterday, will serve as a lasting symbol of his impact.

Dr Iqbal Survé, who is also a former recipient of the World's Children's Prize, was entrusted with formally handing over the award on behalf of the organisation and its founder, Magnus Bergmar.

Survé had previously been unable to travel to Sweden to accept his own award due to Covid-19 restrictions, making the handover on what would have been Tutu's 95th birthday, even more meaningful to him.