RedSea Posted November 13, 2008 Kenya, Somaliland, Tanzanian organizations win award for their work with disadva Written by STARS FOUNDATION Nov 12, 2008 at 11:48 AM Recipients of the 2008 STARS Impact Awards Announced The STARS Foundation is pleased to announce the three recipients of the 2008 STARS Impact Awards. The organisations from Kenya, Somaliland and Tanzania were selected for making a demonstrable difference to the lives of disadvantaged children and each will receive US $100,000 of unrestricted funding as well as consultancy support. The Awards recognise one recipient in each category of health, education and protection and the recipients are selected against a range of criteria which reflect the hallmarks of effective practice and demonstrate a positive impact on the lives of the children supported. Muna Wehbe, Chief Executive of the STARS Foundation said, “The STARS Foundation is delighted to announce the 2008 recipients. This year’s recipients share a commitment to good practice in their approach to working with children and show a strong focus on innovation and flexibility in addressing children’s needs with some truly inspiring results.” This year’s recipients are: HEALTH AWARD: Hargeisa-based Disability Action Network (DAN), selected for its innovative approach to ensuring that disabled children have access to medical and therapeutic rehabilitation services and are fully integrated into Somaliland society, in order to reduce the economic and social impact of their impairment as well as their vulnerability to poverty. EDUCATION AWARD: Nairobi-based Slums Information Development & Resource Centres (SIDAREC), selected for its innovative approach to improving the welfare of children and youth in slum communities through its provision of early childhood education, recreation centres and health services, with a goal to enable them to raise their standards of living and improve their community. PROTECTION AWARD: Moshi-based Mkombozi, selected for its holistic approach to stemming the tide of Tanzania’s street children by providing housing, education, research, advocacy, and outreach for vulnerable children and youth, aimed at ending their abuse and neglect and ensuring their dignity and rights. There was a very large response to the invitation to apply for the Awards, with a total of 150 applications received from 25 countries across Africa, of which just six organisations were selected as finalists. “Building on our success in Africa, we are delighted to announce the expansion of the STARS Impact Awards into South Asia, where we will continue to support organisations working with children. The 2009 Awards application form is available from mid-September 2008 and we urge all eligible organisations to visit our website www.starsfoundation.org.uk to find out more”,’ added Muna Wehbe. Applications for the 2009 Awards are now open to organisations in Africa and South Asia. Application forms are available in English and French by clicking here. Source: STARS FOUNDATION Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted November 13, 2008 Yep .... I know DAN and the director will travel to the UK sometime next week to officially receive the money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
