Our Awards
2023
CNCF Chief Executive Officer, Helenita Christina Noble, awarded the Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) inHer Majesty’s Honours list 2022 for her services to charity in Vietnam and Mongolia and receives by his Majesty, King Charles, in London, United Kingdom in 2023. The MBE recognises outstanding achievements for services to the community
CNCF receives a recommendation by government-affiliated organisation agency Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisation (VUFO), recognising impactful contributions in 2023
Certificate of Merit from the People’s Committee of Tay Ninh Province to CNCF Vietnam for contribution to the education of visually impaired children in Tay Ninh Province Vietnam 2021-2023
Certificate of Merit from the People’s Committee of Ca Mau Province for CNCF’s positive contribution to social affairs in Ca Mau Province, Vietnam
CNCF Vietnam awarded for excellence in RMIT Green Sustainability Efforts
CNCF Vietnam awarded in BritCham Vietnam’s 50th Anniversary recognition award at their ‘Great Awards 2023’
Vietnam Union Friendship Recognition for CNCF significant contributions to the sustainable development of Vietnam in 2023
CNCF Programme Consultant for CNCF’s Rehabilitation Centre for Youth Tungalag Damdinsuren awarded Order of the Red Banner of the Labour Office of the President of Mongolia
Assistant Teacher at CNCF’s Blue Skies Kindergarten Byambasuren Tuvjargal awarded the Best Creative Teacher by Mongolia’s Preschool Teacher Development Centre
Chief Maintenance Manager at CNCF’s Blue Skies Ger Village Sainbayar Chuluunkhuu awarded Honorary Award for Public Maintenance by Mongolia’s Ministry of Construction in Urban Development
CNCF Accountant Tsolmon Chuluunbat awarded Honorary Worker by Mongolia’s Ministry of Finance
CNCF Procurement Manager Ankhzul Enkhbaatar awarded Honorary Award by the Ministry of Finance
Letter of Gratitude awarded to CNCF’s Rehabilitation Centre for Youth Education Programme by Mongolia’s General Executive Court
2022
CNCF’s Blue Skies Ger Village awarded as one of the recipients of Best Organisation Of The Year 2022 by the City Mayor of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
CNCF awarded 3rd place for Best Enterprise & Organisation “Our Khoroo-My Street-2022 Campaign” of Mongolia’s City Governor`s Office
Certificate of Merit awarded from the People’s Committee of Dong Nai Province Vietnam to CNCF for excellent achievements in childcare, education and protection
Certificate of Merit from the People’s Committee of Dong Nai Province Vietnam awarded to Ms Tran Thi Ngoc Thuy (former CNCF Director of Operations) for the excellent achievements in child care, education and protection
Recognition letter from the Union Friendship of Dong Nai Province to CNCF for the positive contributions in international non-governmental activities in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam
CNCF Driver of over 25 years, Myagmarsuren Urgan, received Honorary Medal from the Chairman of the civil meeting of Songinokhairkhan District, Mongolia
CNCF Music Instructor Gonchig Lkhagva awarded Honorary Worker Award from Mongolia’s Ministry of Culture
CNCF Psychologist Dulguun Erdenezorigt awarded Rising Star by Mongolia’s Child and Youth Development Agency
CNCF Care Giver Dashtserev Nojin awarded Rising Star by Mongolia’s Family, Child and Youth Development Agency
CNCF Programme Officer Munkhsukh Davaasuren awarded Rising Star by Mongolia’s Family, Child and Youth Development Agency
CNCF Care Giver Altantuul Erdenebileg awarded For Kids Medal by Mongolia’s Family, Child and Youth Development Agency
CNCF’s Oyungerel Altangerel awarded Honorary Worker by Mongolia’s Department of Employment Training and Labour
CNCF Driver Bayaraa Munguntsetseg awarded by the Ministry of Road and Transport
CNCF Psychologist Bolorchuluun Gantumur awarded the Honorary Award by Mongolia’s Ministry of Education and Science
CNCF Programme Officer Enkhsaikhan Batsuuri awarded by Mongolia’s Ministry of Social and Welfare
CNCF HR Manager Binderiya Batjargal recevied Honorary Award by Mongolia’s Ministry of Social and Welfare
CNCF’s Bayanzul Nambuu awarded by CNCF’s Ministry of Social and Welfare
CNCF Sports Coach Battulga Nasankhuu awarded Honorary Worker by Mongolia’s Ministry of Sports
CNCF Kindergarten Teacher Davaasuren Tserennorov received Honorary Worker award by Mongolia’s Ministry of Social and Welfare
CNCF Director of Operations Amarjargal Bor received Honorary Award by Mongolia’s Ministry of Social and Welfare
CNCF Child Protection Specialist Nergui Purevsuren received Honorary Award by Mongolia’s Ministry of Social and Welfare
CNCF Programme Officer Altanzul Tsedevsuren received Honorary Award by Mongolia’s Ministry of Social and Welfare
CNCF Social Worker Tserendolgor Batbayar received Honorary Award by Mongolia’s Ministry of Social and Welfare
CNCF Cook Munkhtuya Bayarkhuu received Honorary Award by Mongolia’s Ministry of Social and Welfare
CNCF Guard Munkh-Erdene Tserendulam recevied Honorary Award by Mongolia’s Ministry of Social and Welfare
CNCF Guard Enkhbayar Dondov received Honorary Award by Mongolia’s Ministry of Social and Welfare
CNCF Translator Munkhtsetseg Bold received Honorary Award by Mongolia’s Ministry of Social and Welfare
CNCF Social Worker Tserendolgor Batbayar recevied Honorary Medal from the Chairman of the Civil Meeting of Songinokhairkhan District, Mongolia
2021
The “Order Of Friendship Medal” awarded by the President of Vietnam. CNCF the first NGO in Vietnam to be awarded the ‘Order of Friendship Medal’, the highest honour bestowed upon foreigners by the Prime Minister of Vietnam for its positive contributions to the education and wellbeing of disadvantaged children in Vietnam
Certificate of Merit from the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations for positive contributions to the sustainable development of Vietnam
Certificate of Merit from the People’s Committee of Ca Mau Province for the positive contributions to social security in Ca Mau Province
CNCF Blue Skies Kindergarten Programme Manager, Munkhtuya Namjildorj and CNCF Mongolia Sports Coach, Battulga Nasankhuu, awarded the “Altan Gadas” medal, the fourth highest honour bestowed by the President of Mongolia
CNCF Child Protection and Community Development Programme Specialist, Altanzul Tsedevsuren, awarded the “Rising Star” by the Family, Child and Youth Development Agency of Mongolia
CNCF Blue Skies Ger Village Social Worker, Ganchimeg Dorjpalam, awarded the “Honorary Worker of the Social Welfare Sector” by the City’s Administration
CNCF Head Clinical Nurse, Dagvadulam Ishdorj, awarded the “Honorary Worker of the Healthcare Sector” by the Ministry of Health
CNCF Blue Skies Kindergarten Programme Manager, Munkhtuya Namjildorj, awarded the “Honorary Worker of the Social Welfare Sector” by the Ministry of Health
2020
Certificate of Merit from the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisation (HUFO) for positive contributions and effective implementation of humanitarian projects in Ho Chi Minh city (issued in 2019, received in 2020)
Certificate of Merit from the People’s Committee of Hau Giang Province for CNCF’s positive contribution to social affairs in Long My, Hau Giang Province
Certificate of Merit from the People’s Committee of Long An Province for the contribution to rural traffic construction and social work implementation in Chau Thanh, Long An Province
CNCF Rehabilitation Centre For Youth Education Programme Manager, Tungalag Damdinsuren, awarded the “Altan Gadas” medal, the fourth highest honour bestowed by the President of Mongolia
CNCF Blue Skies Ger Village Director, Myagmarsuren Urgan, Head Clinical Nurse, Dagvadulam Ishdorj and Davaasambuu Jurmed awarded the “Honorary Worker of the Social Welfare Sector” medal by the Mongolian Government for their outstanding 24 years contribution to CNCF’s humanitarian work with the children of Mongolia
Acknowledgement from the Ho Chi Minh City Child Welfare Association to Christina Noble Children’s Foundation for the support of 30 Scholarships for disadvantaged children affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic
CNCF Mongolia Art Teacher, Altansukh Purevdorj, awarded with the “Best Youth Medal” from the Mongolian Youth Association
2019
Certificate of Merit from Dong Nai Province People’s Committee for excellent achievement in social welfare work in Dong Thap Province in 2019
Certificate of Merit from People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City for positive contribution and effective implementation for humanitarian programmes and projects in Ho Chi Minh City for many continuous years
Certificate of Merit from People’s Committee of Chau Thanh, Long An Province for the contribution and financial assistance to social work implementation in Chau Thanh, Long An in 2017
Certificate of Merit from People’s Committee of Dong Thap Province for CNCF’s excellent contribution in social affairs in Dong Thap Province in 2019
Certificate of Merit from Dong Nai Province People’s Committee for excellent Achievement in external affairs from 2014 – 2018
Certificate of Merit from Dong Nai Province People’s Committee for excellent achievement in social welfare work in Dong Thap Province in 2019
CNCF Mongolia awarded with the, “Honour of Dedication to People” award by the Family, Child and Youth Development Department of Ulaanbaatar City
CNCF Mongolia Junior psychologist Munkhsukh and Guard Tuvshinbayar awarded with, “Medal of Children” by the Family, Child and Youth Development Agency of Mongolia
CNCF Mongolia kindergarten teacher Davaasuren, and assistant teacher, Solongotuya, awarded with, “Best Youth of the Year” by the Family, Child and Youth Development Department of Ulaanbaatar city
CNCF Mongolia psychologist Ariunjargal, Child Protection Specialist Naranbaatar and Physician Dashbal were awarded with “Best Youth” by the Mongolian Association of Youth
CNCF Bakery teacher Delgermaa awarded with, “Educator and carer for Youth” by the Mongolian Association of Youth
2018
Two CNCF Mongolia staff members recognised by the government youth development agency as two of the, “Hundred Leading Young People of 2018”
CNCF Mongolia’s Child Sponsorship Programme awarded Certificate of Appreciation from the Family, Child and Youth Development Department of Erdenet City.
CNCF Mongolia’s Boy’s Prison Education Programme awarded the Certificate of Appreciation from the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare for successfully participating in, “Professions of Future” state competition
CNCF Mongolia’s Blue Skies Ger Village awarded the Certificate of Appreciation from the Family, Child and Youth Development Department of Songinokhairkhan District for the excellent and consistent work in contributing to the care and development of children in need.
Certificate of Recognition from the Hematology and Blood Transfusion Hospital awarded to Christina Noble Children’s Foundation Vietnam for an outstanding contribution as a co-organiser of, “AmCham’s World Blood Donor Day”
Certificate of Merit from the Ho Chi Minh City Union Friendship Organization (HUFO) to Christina Noble Children’s Foundation Vietnam for positive contribution and effective implementation of humanity programmes and projects in Ho Chi Minh City
Certificate of Merit from the People’s Committee of Dong Nai Province to Christina Noble Children’s Foundation Vietnam for achievement in the work of foreign NGO’s Assistance in Dong Nai Province
Certificate of Merit from the People’s Committee of Tay Ninh Province to the Christina Noble Children’s Foundation Vietnam for contribution to educate visually impaired children in Tay Ninh Province.
2017
Certificate of Merit from Ho Chi Minh City Union Friendship Organization [HUFO] for CNCF’s positive contribution and effective implementation of humanitarian projects in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Certificate of Merit from People Committee of Vinh Long Province for CNCF’s contribution in implementing social assistance in Vinh Long Province Vietnam
Certificate of Appreciation from People Committee of Thap Muoi District, Dong Thap Province for CNCF by supporting 416 water tanks for poor and disadvantaged households in My Hoa, Tan Kieu, Doc Binh Kieu, Thap Muoi, Dong Thap Province Vietnam
Cooperation Certificate from the Family, Child and Youth Development Agency, Mongolia
Cooperation medal from General Court of Mongolia
Recognition from the Children, Family and Youth Authority, Mongolia, as “Children friendly humanitarians”:
Dagvadulam Ishdorj – Nurse
Myagmarsuren Urgan – Driver, Blue Skies Ger Village
Tserendolgor Batbayar – Social worker, Blue Skies Ger Village
Munkhtuya Bayarkhuu – Head cook, Blue Skies Ger Village
Recognition to contribution to children’s work from Songino Khairkhan District’s Agency for Children, Family and Youth Development, Mongolia:
Baigalmaa Batkhuyag – Social worker, Child Sponsorship Programme
Altanzul Tsedevsuren – Social worker, Child Sponsorship Programme
2016
Certificate of Merit from Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organization (HUFO) for CNCF’s great contribution to charity work in Ho Chi Minh City
Certificate of Merit from the President of the People’s Committee of Dong Thap Province for CNCF’s great contribution to the act of support Children Sponsorship Fund
Ger Village Manager Urnaa received the Gold Medal from the Ulaanbaatar Children’s Development Centre for her dedicated service to children
Ger Village Manager Urnaa received the 90th Year Anniversary Medal commemorating the first Children’s Organisations being established in Mongolia
The Blue Skies Ger Village passed the national inspection test with an A+ rating by the Ulaanbaatar Children’s Development Center and the Songino-Khairkhan District Children’s Development Center Mongolia
Award for successful long-term cooperation and friendship from the Ulaanbaatar Boys’ Prison Mongolia
Mongolia Director of Operations, Tom Minter awarded the Ulaanbaatar 375th Anniversary Medal from the City Mayor
Mongolia Director of Operations, Tom Minter awarded the Ulaanbaatar City Medal of Major Cooperation
2015
The Sunshine Social and Medical Centre and Dr. Ngan, Director, awarded the Labour Order, a prestigious award and high recognition from the Vietnamese Government. This included 7 Certificates of Merit, 3 Flags of Merit, and 1 Prime Minister’s Diploma of Merit, which is awarded only to those who have received 5 consecutive certifications at a Ministerial level
Blue Skies Ger Village Mongolia passed the National Inspection Test with an A+. This inspection was made by the Ulaanbaatar Children’s Development Center and the Songino-Khairkhan District Children’s Development Center
Certificate of Merit from The People’s Committee of Ca Mau Province Vietnam for CNCF’s significant contribution to social welfare in 2014
Certificate of Merit from Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisation [HUFO] for CNCF’s contribution to charity work in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam 2013-2015
Blue Skies Ger Village received the 90th Year Anniversary medal, commemorating when the first children’s organizations were established in Mongolia
Certificate of Merit from the President of the People’s Committee of Ben Tre Province for CNCF’s great contribution to construction of kindergartens, sponsorships and support of underprivileged children in Ben Tre Province Vietnam in 2014
Certificate of Merit from the President of the People’s Committee of Long An Province Vietnam for CNCF’s great contribution to charity work in 2015
Blue Skies Ger Village Mongolia received the gold medal from the Ulaanbaatar Children’s Development Center for her dedicated service to children
Mongolia Director of Operations received the Ulaanbaatar 375th Anniversary Medal from the City Mayor
Mongolian Director of Operations received the Ulaanbaatar City Medal of Major Cooperation
Certificate of Merit from Long An Union of Friendship Organisation for CNCF’s great contribution to humanitarian and social development of Long An Province Vietnam
Certificate of Merit from Vietnam Association in Support of Disabled Children and Orphans for CNCF’s great contribution to the act of helping the Disabled Children and Orphans in Tay Ninh Province in the period of 2010-2015
Certificate of Merit from the People’s Committee of Dong Nai Province for CNCF’s great contribution to the act of protection and care of children in Dong Nai Province Vietnam in the period of 2011-2015
Certificate of Merit from Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affair of Dong Nai Province for CNCF’s contribution of implementation of Children Protection, Care and Education Programme in Dong Nai Province Vietnam in the period of 2011-2015
Certificate of Merit and Medal from Dong Thap Union of Friendship Organizations for CNCF’s great contribution to the art of social security in Dong Thap Province Vietnam
Great contribution to the act of helping the Disabled Children and Orphans in Tay Ninh Province in period of 2010-2015 from the Vietnam Association in Support of Disabled Children and Orphans
For great contributions to humanitarian, social and developing activities with friendship and cooperating background from the The Long An Union of Friendship Organizations, Vietnam 2015
Great contribution to the act of charity work from the People’s Committee Long An Province Vietnam in 2015
Pride of Ireland Awards- Life Time Achievement Award voted by the people of Ireland
Great contribution to the act of construction kindergartens, sponsorships and support underprivileged children in Ben Tre Province from the People’s Committee, Vietnam in 2014
Certificate of Merit To the Christina Noble Children’s Foundation for their great contribution to the act of charity work in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam from 2013 to 2015
Great contribution and sponsorship for social welfare in 2014 in Ca Mau Province, Vietnam in 2014
2014
Albert Schweitzer Humanitarian Award-presented by President Maurice Buckley Irish Chamber of Commerce USA
Woman of the Year UK- Prudential Life Time Achievement Award-Presented by Jackie Hunt CEO Prudential UK
Fellowship of the Faculty of Pediatrics for services to Child Health Care- Royal College of Physicians Ireland
Certificate of Merit to the Christina Noble Children’s Foundation for their great contribution to the act of Helping the Disable and Orphan Children in the Tay Ninh Province in 2013, Vietnam
Great contribution to the act of construction, local development and social work in Tay Ninh Province, Vietnam in 2013
Certificate of Merit to Ms. Christina Noble, Director of the Christina Noble Children’s Foundation for her great contribution to the act of Helping the Disable and Orphan Children in the Tay Ninh Province, Vietnam in 2013
Great contribution to the act of social work and charity work in Vin Long Province, Vietnam in the period of 2012- 2014
Certificate of Merit to the Christina Noble Children’s Foundation for your contribution of providing scholarships to disadvantaged children in the Long An Province, Vietnam in 2013
Honorary Fellowship of the Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
Certificate of Merit from the President of the People’s Committee of Lam Dong Province for the extraordinary performance in contribution to the fund for social activities in Lam Dong Province, Vietnam in 2013
2013
Certificate of Merit from the President of the People’s Committee of Kien Giang Province for the extraordinary performance in contribution to the fund for the children of Kien Giang Province, Vietnam
Finalist for The One, International Humanitarian Award, Rotary International District, 3450 Hong Kong
Medal for the contribution for the Cause of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs
Certificate of Honour from the Long An Union of Friendship Organisation for CNCF’s positive contribution to humanitarian and social development of Long An Province, Vietnam
The Chingeltei District Governers Award (Mongolia)
2012
Certificate of Merit from the Chairman of the People’s Committee of Dong Nai Province Vietnam
Certificate of Merit from the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisation [HUFO] for CNCF’s contribution to the social development of Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
2011
Certificate of Merit from the Chairman of The People’s Committee of Lam Dong Province for CNCF’s significant 10 year contribution to the Action Programme For Children 2001 – 2010 Vietnam
Certificate of Merit from the Chairman of The People’s Committee of Cau Mau Province for CNCF’s significant contribution to the social needs of children, Vietnam
2010
Certificate of Merit awarded to Centre of Social Assistance for Disadvantaged Children by the Prime Minister of Vietnam for it’s outstanding medical achievements and contribution to the people of Vietnam
Certificate of Merit awarded by the People’s Committee Ho Chi Minh City for the significant contribution to charity work of Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam in 2009
Certificate of Merit awarded by the People’s Committee Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam for the support of the Open Heart Surgery Programme in addition to CNCF’s contribution to the development of the healthcare service of the city
Certificate of Merit by the People’s Committee of Ca Mau for CNCF’s support of orphans, disadvantaged children and children with disabilities of Ca Mau Province Vietnam
2009
Awarded certificate of Merit by The Ho Chi Minh People’s Committee for CNCF’s Outstanding Contribution to the people of Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
2008
Certificate of Merit awarded by the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam for CNCF’s excellent achievements in community relations.
Awarded the Certificate of Merit by MOLISA, for Outstanding Excellence Vietnam
2007
Certificate of Merit awarded by HUFO for CNCF’s significant contribution to charity work and the sustainable development of Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam in 2006
Awarded Medal from the Committee of Population, Family and Children
Certificate of Appreciation from Children Protection Fund for provision of an educational facility for disadvantaged children.
Certificate from the Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ca Mau Province for positively supporting and helping the orphaned, disabled and disadvantaged children in Ca Mau Province Vietnam
2006
Plaque from Can Gio District Vietnam acknowledging involvement and contribution to the region over the past 5 years
Honorary Doctorate from the Open University UK – Doctor of the University, presented by Baroness Betty Boothroyd
2005
Certificate of Appreciation from People’s Committee of Dong Nai Vietnam for the Foundation’s contribution to the region from 2000-2004
Certificate of Honor from Mongolian authorities for dedication and contribution to oral health of Mongolian children
Irish Tatler Woman of the Year, Special Recognition Award
Certificate of Appreciation from People to People Ambassador Program for commitment in promoting understanding between nations Awarded Gold Medal by People’s Committee of Ben Tre Province, Vietnam
Awarded Honourary recognition by Women’s Union of Ho Chi Minh City for contribution towards women’s development in Vietnam
2004
The International Award for Women in Science (‘RASIT’) presented by the First Lady of Lebanon at the UNESCO Palace, Beirut.
Honorary Certificate for Contribution toward Education for Disadvantaged Children from the Peoples’ Committee of Ben Tre Province Vietnam
Honorary Certificate from the Peoples’ Committee of Can Gio Province Vietnam for Assistance in Protecting Children at Risk
2003
Nominated by Time Magazine (Europe) as one of ‘36 Inspiring Heroes of our World’.
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), New Year Honours List 2003
Nominated for the Gleitsman Foundation Award USA
2002
Honorary Doctorate of Laws – Dublin, Ireland
Christina appeared as the honorary guest as Michael Aspel’s recipient of the reputed ‘This is Your Life’ Programme in the UK
2001
Certificate of Appreciation from the People’s Committee of Can Gio recognizing ten years of saving and educating children in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
Award of Honour presented by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids & Social Affairs of Vietnam
Peace & Justice Award, Ireland
Certificate of Honour for outstanding humanitarian work presented by the Mongolian National Committee
Honorary Citizenship presented by the Prime Minister of Mongolia
2000
People of the Year Award, Ireland
Belvedere Justice award, Ireland
The Honorary Title of “Friends of Children: a True Charity Organization” Presented by the Governor and Head of Council, Ulaanbaatar Mongolia
Gold Insignia Medal of Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
1999
Ho Chi Minh City Medal – presented by the Union of Friendship Organisations of Ho Chi Minh City
Red Cross Award to the Council of Ministers – presented by the Prime Minister of Vietnam
Honorary certificate presented by the People’s Committee of Dong Nai for CNCF’s contribution towards saving children of the province
Certificate from the People’s Committee of Phu Nhuan District – For supporting the Red Cross of Phu Nhuan District Vietnam to establish a charitable clinic and gym for physical therapy (1997 – 1999)
1998
1997
The Red Cross Association grants the Medal of Vietnam’s Red Cross Work to The Christina Noble Children’s Foundation
People of the Year Award, London UK
Medal from the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs of Vietnam in recognition of Christina’s work in Vietnam
Voted one of the 20 most inspiring women in the world, Harper’s and Queen UK
1996
1995
Voted one of the British Women of the Year 1995
Paul Harris Fellowship Award, Rotary International
The Hearts of Gold Award, BBC UK.
1994
The Celebrities Guild of Great Britain
Nominated for the Livelihood Award of Sweden