UNICEF awarded Lerner the Child and Peace Prize in 1996 for his programs "'Da Rua para a Escola'" (From the Street to School), "'Protegendo a Vida'" (Protecting Life), and "'Universidade do Professor'" (Professor's University).
UNICEF memberikan Anugrah Anak dan Perdamaian untuk lerner pada tahun 1996 untuk program "'Da Rua para a Escola'" (Dari jalanan ke sekolah), "'Protegendo a Vida'" (Melindungi Hidup), dan "'Universidade do Professor'" (Universitas Profesor).