Voluntary Service

"...to recognize outstanding contributions to public health by volunteers or non-governmental organizations working to improve the lives of the peoples of Latin American and the Caribbean."

Throughout the Americas, the role of civil society is growing. Partnerships between civil society, the public sector, business, and the international community can be effective mechanisms for social development. In the area of health, such partnerships are being viewed as important constructs for equity and sustainability.

The Clarence H. Moore Award for Excellence in Voluntary Service, created in 1989, is one of the awards presented by the Pan American Health and Education Foundation through its Awards for Excellence in Inter-American Public Health Program, a partnership between the Foundation and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).

To recognize the benefits that the voluntary/non-governmental sector contributes to the public health mission and to improving the lives of the peoples of the Americas, the Pan American Health and Education Foundation established the Clarence H. Moore Award. This award calls attention to the achievements of NGOs located in Latin America and the Caribbean working to improve public health.

A distinguished jury of public health professionals reviews nominations and recommends a candidate to the board of trustees of PAHEF for final selection.

The awardee receives a cash prize, certificate of honor, and a paid trip to Washington, DC, for one representative of the organization to receive the award at the annual PAHO/PAHEF Awards for Excellence in Inter-American Public Health Event and is recognized before the ministers of health of the region at the PAHO Directing Council Meeting.