Save a Child’s Heart, an Israeli NGO recognized as a world leader in providing life-saving cardiac surgery for children from developing countries, was awarded the 2018 United Nations Population Award. Established by the UN General Assembly in 1981, the award recognizes outstanding achievements in population and health.
“NGOs like Save a Child’s Heart not only better the lives of people across the globe, but also serve as humanitarian ambassadors for Israel portraying the true character of our country to the world,” said Ambassador Danon. “Nothing makes us prouder than Israelis helping those in need and receiving the recognition they deserve from the international community,” the Ambassador continued.
Established in 1996, Save a Child's Heart has so to date served 4,400 children from 55 countries. In 2011, following efforts by the Israeli Mission to the UN, Save a Child’s Heart was awarded consultative status at the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).