Organization Recognized for Extraordinary Leadership in Helping Abused Children, Awarded $50,000 Prize PHOENIX , Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for the Rights of Abused Children , a groundbreaking charity dedicated to protecting abused children, has been awarded the prestigious Norman Borlaug Humanitarian Award from Vizient, accompanied by a $50,000 prize. This recognition honors the organization's transformative impact on the lives of abused children under the leadership of founder and CEO, Darcy Olsen .
Vizient , a leader in healthcare performance improvement, presents this annual award to organizations that demonstrate a profound commitment to humanitarian efforts, profoundly impacting communities and transforming lives. The Center embodies this mission, advocating tirelessly for a world where every child is safe and loved. "We are deeply grateful to receive the Norman Borlaug Humanitarian Award today from Vizient," said Darcy Olsen .
"Every one of those reasons has a first and last name, and every one of them deserves to be safe and loved." The $50,000 prize will further the Center's initiatives to improve the lives of abused children across the nation. The Center for the Rights of Abused Children provides pro bono legal aid to children, while its robust advocacy work has inspired dozens of child-centered laws and protections.
These advancements have improved living conditions, enhanced education opportunities, and secured permanent homes for countless children.