GLSA Organization of the Year Award 2023 to
the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation
The GLSA Organization of the Year Award 2023 is presented to the Princess
Charlene of Monaco Foundation for outstanding contributions to humanity
that benefited 1 million people in 43 countries through water safety, swimming
and sporting programs. The award will be presented to the General Director of
the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, Mr. Pascal Granero. The
presentation will be made by the President of the Greek Lifesaving Sports
Association, Dr. Stathis Avramidis.
The awarding ceremony took place during the International Experts Symposium on Lifesaving as Olympic Sport. The symposium was organized by the Greek Lifesaving Sports Associatation and held at the Hellenic Olympic Committee in Halandri, Greece 20-21/-5/2023. The event was endorsed by 30 prestigious (inter)national organizations and 39 authorities by 18 nations.
The Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation
(PCMF) is committed to building a world where children from all
backgrounds can thrive in a safe environment and learn to live together. The
Foundation strives to prevent drowning and to develop the education of children
through the values of sport. H.S.H. Princess Charlene, witness to the
devastating reality of drowning and aware of the positive changes that sport
can bring to one’s life, created Her Foundation with the will to provide better
opportunities for children around the world. According to the World Health Organization, drowning is a major public health concern. Sport has the power to change
lives – affecting positively an individual, a family as a well as an entire
community. Sport teaches us compassion, inspires us and gives us hope, and it
can unite people and countries. Since 2012, the PCMF supports and funds
educational projects worldwide via 3 programmes. To protect children from
avoidable injuries and to prevent drowning, the Learn to
Swim and Water Safety programmes provide theoretical and
practical training to children and adults and raise public awareness of water
hazards. To inspire future generations and contribute to the well-being of
children, the Sport & Education programme organises sports events
and encourages everyone to take up a sport. In implementing its actions and
projects, the Foundation assists local institutions, relies on
the technical expertise of partners, and cooperates
with international organisations that share its vision and its goals.
For 10 years, more than 1,000,000 people have benefited from the
Foundation’s programmes in 43 countries. Photos: GLSA, Juli Dunitz.
