Child-orientated virtual world Woogi World and online child protection developer eGuardian have announced "Every Kid Votes," a campaign intended to engage elementary school-age children in the voting process in "a safe and welcoming environment.

Also partnering in the campaign is the classroom supplement, Studies Weekly and 55,000 teachers across the United States.

Every Kid Votes is specifically a new feature in Woogi World, and between now and one week before the 2008 United States presidential election, children will be given the opportunity to share their comments, debate issues, communicate with politicians and other children and vote for their candidate of choice.

The winning Every Kid Votes candidate will be announced after the online election ends Nov. 3, 2008.

"The United States is 139th in the world in voter turnout," said Ron Zayas, chief executive officer, eGuardian. "We, as a country, need to re-instill in our children the importance of the right and responsibility to vote. Every Kid Votes is a great way to empower our children, giving them the opportunity to cast their vote and participate in the upcoming presidential election in a safe online atmosphere."