About The Our World Awards

Our World Awards

The Our World Awards seek to enable 3rd-6th class pupils to learn about the lives of children and their families in developing countries and how Ireland, through Irish Aid, and 192 other countries in the United Nations are working together to create a safer and fairer world, and a better future for all the world’s children.

Pupils, as global citizens, can play their part in making the world a better place by taking part in the Awards.

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Taking Part

Using our Pupil’s Magazine and accompanying lesson plans, you can work on a creative piece showcasing what you learned or what inspired you. You can use writing, artwork, music or film and submit your work for a chance to win one of our amazing prizes for your class.

We also want you to share your ideas and information with your friends and family at school and at home! Everyone in the world, including you, has an important role to play in fighting global poverty and creating a better world. Taking part in the Awards is a good place to start. Are you and your class up to the challenge?

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2026 National Finals, May 7th

Watch the recording of the full ceremony and experience the excitement of the 2026 Our World Awards National Finals held on May 7th 2026.

Tune in to meet our incredible finalists, celebrate our category winners, and enjoy a selection of inspiring performances that showcase the creativity, passion, and dedication of young people across the country. This is a unique opportunity to share in the joy of the day and recognise the outstanding achievements of everyone involved in Our World Awards 2026.

Whether you’ve participated, supported a project, or simply want to be inspired, we invite you to watch and celebrate the impact of these remarkable young Global Citizens!.

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"The programme encouraged great discussion, creativity, and teamwork in the classroom, and the pupils really enjoyed engaging with the different themes and activities. It helped build awareness and empathy in an age-appropriate and meaningful way.".

Cliodhna Murphy, Dunboyne Senior Primary School, Co. Meath

"We chose to participate due to its strong links with the Green Flag programme, and found it highly motivating for both pupils and staff. The project provided excellent curricular links while promoting empathy, creativity, teamwork and a shared sense of responsibility. We would highly recommend other schools to take part."

Wendy Boyd, Principal, Inver National School, Co. Donegal

"The main benefit of the programme was of course the learning involved but that it was such an inclusive project. As we could submit such a huge variety of options for the project it meant that no matter what it could suit every single child. It is such a wonderful project and I can’t wait to do it again”

Mercedes Douglas, Wicklow Educate Together N.S.

"There are a lot of supports available to teachers who wish to engage in the lessons but also lots of freedom to explore areas that might suit your class and context. It's also a valuable experience for the pupils to see how other pupils are engaging in projects related to global citizenship - it brings to life that all our small actions can have a big impact".

Cecelia Gavigan, Balbriggan Educate Together N.S., Dublin

"5th and 6th class got involved in the Our World Awards because they wanted to do something good for the world. They learned about the UN Sustainability Development Goals. Our World Awards website is a great place for teachers to find resources to facilitate these future leaders."

Donna Fallon, St. Patrick's N.S., Curtlestown, Co. Wicklow

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