Award of the Month (JULY 2007) 8 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ – Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum makes US$10 billion donation in Middle East education. 7 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ – Australia Australia provides AU$41 million to Indonesia in addition to AU$1 billion already contributed in Golden Year 1 (2004) for the country's reconstruction and development following the tsunami. 7 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ – Lin Bo-Jun from Formosa Mr. Lin Bo-Jun from Formosa has spent eight years offering shelter, food and work to young runaways and society's less fortunate youths. 7 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ – G8 Nations Finance Ministers of the Group of Eight nations agreed to cancel US$40 billion in debt owed by 18 countries, and offered to cancel debts of an additional 20 countries. 7 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ – The Paris Club The Paris Club cancels all of Sao Tome and Principe's debts, worth US$24 million. 7 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ – University of Chicago Geophysicists Gidon Eshel and Pamela Martin from the University of Chicago prove that veganism could be one of the most effective ways to reduce global warming. 6 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥ – United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates donates US$80 million to Palestine to pay salaries of Palestinian state employees in the finance ministry. 6 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥ – San Antonio Area Foundation San Antonio Area Foundation in Texas, USA, provides US$250,000 to a local animal care center to help it become a no-kill shelter. 6 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥ – Romania and the World Bank Romania announced that it would cancel more than 90% of the US$140 million debt owed to it by Mozambique. 6 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥ – Bill Clinton Former US President Bill Clinton works to increase peace and prosperity around the world through the William J. Clinton Foundation. 6 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥ – Bulgaria, Slovenia and Poland Three Eastern European countries, Bulgaria, Slovenia and Poland, write off 80% of Iraq's debt. 6 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥ – Chief Executive Officer of the American Cancer Society John Seffrin, US Senator Joe Biden, Filmmaker Rob Reiner Chief Executive Officer of the American Cancer Society John Seffrin, US Senator Joe Biden, and Filmmaker Rob Reiner support the proposal for a new film rating on smoking content to protect children. 6 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥ – European Union The European Union re-launched its funding to Palestine for the first time in over a year. 6 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥ – European Union The European Union contributes €75 million to Yemen in support of governance projects and initiatives to improve the livelihoods of Yemenis. 6 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥ – Finland Finland supports Zambia's poverty relief initiatives with US$12 million donation. 6 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥ – Germany Germany provides US$20 million to India's Tripura province to improve opportunities for tribal and rural people. 6 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥ – World Health Organization The World Health Organization grants millions of dollars to Thailand, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Mexico and Au Lac for vaccines. 6 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥ – Education, Culture and Sports Committee of the Knesset (Israel) Israel's Education, Culture and Sports Committee of the Knesset approves a bill banning the import and marketing of animal tested cosmetics and detergent. 6 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥ – World Bank The World Bank commits US$10 million to Bhutan to improve transportation infrastructure in the country. 6 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥ – His Majesty Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman al Khalifa – Prime Minister of Bahrain His Majesty Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman al Khalifa, Prime Minister of Bahrain, wins the prestigious United Nations Habitat Scroll of Honor for improving the lives and welfare of Bahrain's citizens. 6 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥ – European Union The European Union contributes €15 million to a renewable energy project in Nepal. 5 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥ – HSBC (Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation) The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation announces a US$100 million program to reduce the impact of worldwide climate change. 5 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥ – United States The United States contributed US$18 million to Zimbabwe in HIV medications and supplies as well as other long-term projects to help the Zimbabwean people. 5 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥ – United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund approves US$5.7 million for Palestinian refugees in Northern Lebanon. 5 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥ – Israel Israel offered US$50,000 in medical and financial aid to people living in remote mountain areas of Au Lac. 5 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥ – Anwarul Chowdhury UN Ambassador Anwarul Karim Chowdhury promotes global harmony and models exemplary service to society through specialization in economic and social development issues, as well as international peace and security matters. 5 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥ – Peter and Nancy Meinig Peter & Nancy Meinig contribute US$25 million to create positions for new life sciences researchers. 5 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥ – Don and Shirley Green of Ontario, Canada Don and Shirley Green of Ontario, Canada, contribute CA$2 million to SOS Children's Villages Canada to cover services, homes and a school for orphans in Namibia. 5 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥ – Jonathan Lee Ten-year-old Jonathan Lee created the GoGreenMan cartoon, an environmental superhero whose mission is to save the planet. 4 Hearts ♥♥♥♥ – Marc Bouwer Fashion designer to the stars, Marc Bouwer, eliminates wool, fur and leather from his fashion line.

The Shining World Leadership Award is an honor offered by Supreme Master Ching Hai in recognition of outstanding effort and enlightened leadership in creating a bright future for humanity. It is presented with compliments and gratitude to recognize exemplary kindness and positive acts by governments, leaders, and individual benefactors around the world. The rating in hearts is a symbol of love from God and to encourage compassion toward all beings.

8 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ – Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum	Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum makes US$10 billion donation in Middle East education.
7 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ – Australia	Australia provides AU$41 million to Indonesia in addition to AU$1 billion already contributed in Golden Year 1 (2004) for the country's reconstruction and development following the tsunami.
7 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ – Lin Bo-Jun from Formosa	Mr. Lin Bo-Jun from Formosa has spent eight years offering shelter, food and work to young runaways and society's less fortunate youths.
7 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ – G8 Nations	Finance Ministers of the Group of Eight nations agreed to cancel US$40 billion in debt owed by 18 countries, and offered to cancel debts of an additional 20 countries.
7 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ – The Paris Club	The Paris Club cancels all of Sao Tome and Principe's debts, worth US$24 million.
7 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ – University of Chicago	Geophysicists Gidon Eshel and Pamela Martin from the University of Chicago prove that veganism could be one of the most effective ways to reduce global warming.
6 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥ – United Arab Emirates	United Arab Emirates donates US$80 million to Palestine to pay salaries of Palestinian state employees in the finance ministry.
6 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥ – San Antonio Area Foundation	San Antonio Area Foundation in Texas, USA, provides US$250,000 to a local animal care center to help it become a no-kill shelter.
6 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥ – Romania and the World Bank	Romania announced that it would cancel more than 90% of the US$140 million debt owed to it by Mozambique.
6 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥ – Bill Clinton	Former US President Bill Clinton works to increase peace and prosperity around the world through the William J. Clinton Foundation.
6 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥ – Bulgaria, Slovenia and Poland	Three Eastern European countries, Bulgaria, Slovenia and Poland, write off 80% of Iraq's debt.
6 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥ – Chief Executive Officer of the American Cancer Society John Seffrin, US Senator Joe Biden, Filmmaker Rob Reiner	Chief Executive Officer of the American Cancer Society John Seffrin, US Senator Joe Biden, and Filmmaker Rob Reiner support the proposal for a new film rating on smoking content to protect children.
6 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥ – European Union	The European Union re-launched its funding to Palestine for the first time in over a year.
6 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥ – European Union	The European Union contributes €75 million to Yemen in support of governance projects and initiatives to improve the livelihoods of Yemenis.
6 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥ – Finland	Finland supports Zambia's poverty relief initiatives with US$12 million donation.
6 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥ – Germany	Germany provides US$20 million to India's Tripura province to improve opportunities for tribal and rural people.
6 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥ – World Health Organization	The World Health Organization grants millions of dollars to Thailand, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Mexico and Au Lac for vaccines.
6 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥ – Education, Culture and Sports Committee of the Knesset (Israel)	Israel's Education, Culture and Sports Committee of the Knesset approves a bill banning the import and marketing of animal tested cosmetics and detergent.
6 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥ – World Bank	The World Bank commits US$10 million to Bhutan to improve transportation infrastructure in the country.
6 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥ – His Majesty Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman al Khalifa – Prime Minister of Bahrain	His Majesty Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman al Khalifa, Prime Minister of Bahrain, wins the prestigious United Nations Habitat Scroll of Honor for improving the lives and welfare of Bahrain's citizens.
6 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥♥ – European Union	The European Union contributes €15 million to a renewable energy project in Nepal.
5 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥ – HSBC (Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation)	The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation announces a US$100 million program to reduce the impact of worldwide climate change.
5 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥ – United States	The United States contributed US$18 million to Zimbabwe in HIV medications and supplies as well as other long-term projects to help the Zimbabwean people.
5 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥ – United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund	United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund approves US$5.7 million for Palestinian refugees in Northern Lebanon.
5 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥ – Israel	Israel offered US$50,000 in medical and financial aid to people living in remote mountain areas of Au Lac.
5 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥ – Anwarul Chowdhury	UN Ambassador Anwarul Karim Chowdhury promotes global harmony and models exemplary service to society through specialization in economic and social development issues, as well as international peace and security matters.
5 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥ – Peter and Nancy Meinig	Peter & Nancy Meinig contribute US$25 million to create positions for new life sciences researchers.
5 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥ – Don and Shirley Green of Ontario, Canada	Don and Shirley Green of Ontario, Canada, contribute CA$2 million to SOS Children's Villages Canada to cover services, homes and a school for orphans in Namibia.
5 Hearts ♥♥♥♥♥ – Jonathan Lee	Ten-year-old Jonathan Lee created the GoGreenMan cartoon, an environmental superhero whose mission is to save the planet.
4 Hearts ♥♥♥♥ – Marc Bouwer	Fashion designer to the stars, Marc Bouwer, eliminates wool, fur and leather from his fashion line.