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| Red Cross Red Crescent announces winners of Good News for Africa competition 19 November 2009 The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has awarded three African journalists for promoting positive news of the continent. The winners of the Good News for Africa competition were announced at the IFRC’s General Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya. The winners (in no order) are: Journalist Kristin Palitza, Mail&Guardian (South Africa). Article: Gardening For Life Jury: The article shows how small-scale farmers can improve their own food security and financial stability. With support, communities can take control and generate proper income from farming that sustains their families. Journalist D. Emmanuel Wheinyue, Star Radio (Liberia). Radio story: Blind Carpenter Jury: An individual success story of a blind carpenter who has built a thriving small business and also supports other disabled people to develop their own skills. The piece conveys a simple and powerful message that disabled people, although many times rejected by communities, are not passive victims. Journalist Millicent Nthoki Mwololo, The Living Magazine for Daily Nation (Kenya). Article: Good Tidings Come Early This Year Jury: An article on Kenya’s successful battle to beat malaria. Government-led efforts to distribute mosquito nets have contributed to a staggering 44 per cent drop in malaria-related child deaths. This simple, low-cost approach has saved an estimated 15,000 lives. The IFRC received 55 entries from nine different African countries for the competition. The topics varied from climate change, agriculture and food security to education, health, economics and politics. “The submissions we received, show that there really are countless positive stories to tell about Africa. There exist solutions and strengths at community level which can and need to be highlighted,” said Ibrahim Ousman, IFRC deputy secretary general and head of the competition’s jury. The Good News for Africa competition was originally launched in October 2008 at the Red Cross Red Crescent Pan African Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was launched in response to research commissioned by the IFRC that confirmed that too often, western decision makers and media emphasize negative stories about Africa. “Africa continues to face huge challenges which have to be analyzed and solutions need to be found. But at the same time, we believe that these solutions are the true seeds of development and they must be celebrated. I would like to congratulate all journalists who participated in this competition, for publishing success stories and hence believing in Africa,” said Alasan Senghore, director of the IFRC’s Africa Zone. All entries that were considered for the competition had been published between 1 November 2008 and 1 November 2009 in a newspaper, periodical or news service in Africa. For further information, or to set up interviews, please contact: Noora Kero, communications manager (Nairobi) Tel: + 254 732 729 533 Matthew Cochrane, communications manager (Nairobi) Tel: + 27 83 395 52 66 Paul Conneally, manager, media and external communications (Geneva) Tel: + 41 79 308 9809 The Geneva-based International Federation promotes the humanitarian activities of 186 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies among vulnerable people. By coordinating international disaster relief and encouraging development support, it seeks to prevent and alleviate human suffering. The Federation, National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross together, constitute the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. © International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies |
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