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After nearly 28 years, The Communication Initiative (The CI) Global is entering a new chapter. Following a period of transition, the global website has been transferred to the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in South Africa, where it will be administered by the Social and Behaviour Change Communication Division. Wits' commitment to social change and justice makes it a trusted steward for The CI's legacy and future.
 
Co-founder Victoria Martin is pleased to see this work continue under Wits' leadership. Victoria knows that co-founder Warren Feek (1953–2024) would have felt deep pride in The CI Global's Africa-led direction.
 
We honour the team and partners who sustained The CI for decades. Meanwhile, La Iniciativa de Comunicación (CILA) continues independently at cila.comminitcila.com and is linked with The CI Global site.
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Communication for Sustainable Social Change Award

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This annual Award honours outstanding contributions by individuals or organisations to the theory and practice of Communication for Sustainable Social Change (CSSC). Inter-governmental organisations, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), international, regional, and national academic and professional communication associations, international media networks, and communication and social change consortia are encouraged to submit nominations for this award.

 

The CSSC Award:

 

  • Recognises major theoretical innovation and knowledge generation in the field of communication for sustainable social change;
  • Acknowledges innovative and practical communication and social change projects that have contributed to sustainable development; and
  • Appreciates the contributions made by individuals and organisations whose moral courage and extraordinary commitment to CSSC expands the boundary of what is possible in this field.



In selecting the award winner, the CSSC Jury will consider both significant contributions to the theory of CSSC and notable achievements in applied communication practice. The theoretical and practical work of award nominees should reflect and/or be directly relevant to contemporary international work being done in the field of CSSC. The jury will also consider the pioneering contributions made by theorists and practitioners to CSSC. Nominations that demonstrate an innovative approach and a strong commitment to long-term sustainable development are also sought.

Application Info

The Center ‘Communication for Sustainable Social Change’ (CSSC) invites submissions of nominations to Prof. Jan Servaes by mail, fax, or email. (See contact information below.)  Nominations must include the following support documents:

 

  • A completed and signed nomination form (available upon request from the contact);
  • A letter describing the nominee’s contribution to the field of CSSC;
  • A curriculum vitae or organisational profile;
  • Media articles, profiles and supporting documents either written by or about the nominee; and
  • Three referees (with full addresses and contact details) who may be contacted by the Award Jury to provide more detailed information on the nominee.



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Source

Email from Jan Servaes to The Communication Initiative on September 11 2009, September 22, and October 1 2010.