The Crown Prince and Crown Princess Humanitarian Fund
The establishment of Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marits Humanitarian Fund enables Crown Prince Haakon a...
The Crown Prince and Crown Princess Humanitarian Fund The establishment of Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marits Humanitarian Fund enables Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit to focus efforts on humanitarian causes of special interest to them. The fund was founded in connection with their marriage in 2001, and since that time has provided support to projects in Norway and abroad. In Norway grants are allocated to projects aimed at improving conditions for children and young people. In countries abroad, the fund targets projects related to health and education. Grant awards are announced on 25 August, the wedding anniversary of the Crown Prince and Crown Princess.
The Crown Prince and Crown Princess played an active role in the design of the fund, and they continue to stay apprised of the boards decisions. The chairman of the board is Tove Strand, CEO of Ullevaal University Hospital in Oslo.
As one of the funds activities, in spring 2006 the Crown Prince and Crown Princess invited all middle school pupils in Norway to participate in an essay competition on the topic of development. The Crown Princess headed the panel of judges. The two girls from Tønsberg who won the competition received a trip to Zambia as the first-place prize. The competitions focus on development was intended to encourage young people to consider how each individual can make a positive difference in the world.
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