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You may have to pay $150 a plate at the AFC Peace Award VIP reception and dinner, but it’s well worth it. Not only will you feast your palate on the delicious cuisine, your eyes on the international decor, and your ears on the delightful music, but you’ll also get to be a part of the humanitarian efforts the AFC’s Peace Award recognizes.

Ambassadors For Children is a local nonprofit based here in Indy that reaches out to the rest of the world. They recognize one person every year who has made a significant impact in the world in regard to disadvantaged, abused, or abandoned children. Last year it was Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia. This year it’s Mr. Scott Neeson. Who is Scott Neeson and why is he receiving AFC’s 2008 Peace Award? Mr. Neeson has been president of 20th Century Fox International and has led Sony Pictures International. He is now the founder of the Cambodian Children’s Fund and lives permanently in Phnom Penh.

Ambassadors for Children supports sustainable programs in developing countries, like the building of schools and orphanages and computer centers. Plus, they set up trips where voluntourists can serve kids everywhere, from Jamaica to Malawi. Here’s just a smattering of the service trip possibilities AFC offers:

You can serve in Jordan for nine days, sleeping in Bedouin tents and 5-star hotels.

Or try Serbia and Montenegro, where you can help develop the AFC’s arts education center.

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

Meet & Greet Reception at 6:00 p.m.

Dinner at 7:00 p.m.

Register here.

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