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Investing in the Future October 2009

Making sure that tomorrow is in good hands

2009 judges’ panel.

Boosting the women of Malawi

The judges praised Kaliya’s role in helping to ensure that women’s rights are being successfully achieved in an increasing number of countries across

‘A prophet in the eyes of many’

The Drivers of Change judges commended Dowling for his outspoken criticism of human rights abuses and abject poverty.

A man of the people

The judges applauded the archbishop for his tireless efforts to drive change in the way leadership is exercised in Africa.

Going against the grain

“He has demonstrated visionary yet practical effort, working with all sectors of the society to propel Malawi into a bright new era of hope,”

From Africa with love

The African Toyshop applies the principles of fair trade, which means that toy-makers are paid their asking price or more.

Where farmers are grown

The Drivers of Change judges described TechnoServe as an “excellent example of how business development can overcome poverty”.

A man of many talents

Benjamin Mkapa, former president of Tanzania, delivered the keynote address at this year’s awards banquet on October 29.

Tourism’s fair game

The Drivers of Change judges praised FTTSA’s certification programme, commenting that it was an innovative facility...

Beefing up the meat markets

The Drivers of Change judges described it as “an amazing project, with a direct impact on the lives of community farmers in the Eastern Cape”.

Equity first

In the run-up to the signing in August 2008 Gender Links brought together 40 NGOs in 15 countries to develop the protocol.

Success in Luanda

The Drivers of Change judges praised Lupp’s commitment to policy change and service delivery to overcome poverty.

Leadership for development

The Drivers of Change award celebrates the early signs that things are beginning to change.

Building a nation

“Build a child and you build a nation” is the understanding at the heart of the Early Learning Resource Unit’s activities.

Home sweet home

The judges singled out Futuregrowth for “making a business case for investing in people. It’s an unusual entry in this category..."

Daily bread makes a difference

The judging panel pointed out that one-off and short-lived corporate employee involvement programmes are more like team-building exercises.

Going flat out to beat gangsterism

The Investing in the Future judges praised the unique developmental aspect of the Mr Price Mitchells Plain soccer programme.

Dreams do come true

Dreamfields’ goal is to develop a low-cost, low-maintenance football field using soil-stabilised pitches that require no water and little maintenance.

Like a bookworm on a hook

The Investing in the Future judges praised Project Literacy’s model, saying it could be emulated by other NGOs.

Off the streets and motivated

The Investing in the Future judges praised the NGO for its innovation in finding ways to attract young people.

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