Inwood House Royal Visit from Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden

Wednesday, May 10, 2006,Inwood House 320 East 82nd Street, New York City-- Inwood House held a special reception for Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden at the Inwood House Maternity Residence for pregnant teens in foster care and homeless pregnant teens. Queen Silvia of Sweden was presented with the 2006 Inwood House Youth Opportunity Award. Queen Silvia is the founder of the World Childhood Foundation which supports the Inwood House's Teen Choice program, our internationally recognized teen pregnancy and HIV/AIDS prevention program in 11 NYC schools. In addition to Queen Silvia, guests included members of Queen Silvia's Board and Foundation funders, Inwood House Trustees, Corporate Advisory Board members, our young people and staff. Queen Silvia is an internationally renowned advocate for children and young mothers. Queen Silvia's efforts earned her a U.S. State Department designation as a Hero Acting to End Modern Day Slavery for her success in having the Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children adopted worldwide. Established in 1999 by Queen Silvia, the World Childhood Foundation's goal is to promote opportunities for vulnerable children to develop into strong, secure and responsible human beings. World Childhood Foundation funds projects in fifteen countries. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com