World of difference
Your project will need to make a difference to the charity or cause you’re going to work with as well as making a difference in Qatar. It needs to be sustainable, so think about something that can be completed in one year, with on-going benefits.
How it works
- Think of a project that could help a specific group of people, make a difference to the environment or local animal life, or anything else – it's up to you.
- We want you to be completely successful, so make sure your project relates to an area you have some experience in or at least know a bit about.
- Since we're committed to making a world of difference in Qatar, your year of commitment also needs to take place in Qatar.
Before you apply we recommend you read our application guide. This guide will provide you with everything you need to complete your application, including the application questions along with FAQs and Terms and Conditions.
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Key dates
- 21 September 2011 - application period opens.
- 29 October 2011– application period closes at midnight.
- 30 October – 30 November – application screening and interview of successful shortlisted applicants.
- 11 December 2011 - winners announced.
How it works
You'll have from 21 September until midnight 29 October to get your application in. As you won't be able to amend your application, it's important to make sure you're happy with it before you submit it.
A panel of judges will evaluate a short list of applications and contact the potential candidates. In November, we'll invite our four chosen candidates in for the final interviews.
The winner will be announced on 11 December and will begin working with World of Difference in January 2012.
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About the programme
World of Difference was first launched by the Vodafone New Zealand Foundation in 2003 and has since become the flagship programme of many Vodafone Foundations around the world.
So far more than 100 projects have been completed in over 30 countries. Over 1,500 individuals worldwide have given a year of their life to positively impact thousands of people around the world.
World of Difference is an important part of Vodafone's 'Better World' Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, and was launched in Qatar in 2010. Of the 400 people who applied last year, the final winners Mohammed, Margaret, Giovanni and Julie, were chosen for their creativity, innovation and contagious enthusiasm.
To find inspiration for your own project, you can discover more about the very first World of Difference winners in Qatar.
