Spread the word about the ONE Africa Award
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Throughout Africa, there is amazing progress to end extreme poverty and preventable disease. New ideas and exciting approaches are transforming lives one day at a time. The ONE Africa Award seeks to highlight the dynamism and achievements of African individuals and civil society organizations who are building a better future for their communities, countries and continent.
Apply to the 2010 ONE Africa Award
Does your organization work to advance the Millennium Development Goals in Africa?
If so, you could be eligible for the 2010 ONE Africa Award to win up to $100,000!
View the award criteria
2009 ONE Award Winner:
Slums Information Development and Resources Centres (SIDAREC)
Founded by a group of young people from the slums, SIDAREC focuses on uplifting the standard of living of the youth living in Kenya's slum communities by tapping into their skills and talents. The slums that SIDAREC operates in were spared in the post-election violence in large part because residents had, through SIDAREC, an outlet for getting their voices heard. Innovative approaches include the use of drama, art and Ghetto 99.9 FM radio to reach residents with development-oriented information.
Since SIDAREC received their 2009 ONE Award their profile has been significantly raised both in Kenya and across the continent. The program regularly receives visitors and many colleges and universities have sent students to SIDAREC for internships. The ONE Award has also allowed SIDAREC to expand many of their initiatives, including their early childhood development and HIV/AIDS support programs.