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

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

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

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

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

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

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”.

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

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

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

The 2009 Drivers of Change Awards judges’ panel.

This year’s Drivers of Change Awards reward those who transform communities for the better

This is all about remarkable examples of innovation to inspire others, writes Neville Gabriel.

Winner — Drivers of Change Business Award: Apparel Lesotho Alliance to Fight Aids (Alafa).

Finalist — Drivers of Change: Business Award: African Toyshop

Finalist — Drivers of Change: Individual Award: Penny Steyn.

Finalist — Drivers of Change: Individual Award: Maria Mutola