Applicants have until Monday, April 30, to submit proposals for the first-ever El Naturalista award. The Spanish footwear company will present 40,000 Euros to projects dedicated to children’s education and care in 40 countries worldwide,expanding its humanitarian commitment. A panel of academic and business experts will evaluate proposals. Results will be announced in May and an awards ceremony will take place in June. Since its launch in 2003, El Naturalista has donated more than 215,000 Euros and 9,000 pairs of shoes to countries in need through its Atauchi Project. Visit www.elnaturalista.com for more information.