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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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The Mama Afrika Award

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The Campaign on Accelerated Reduction of Maternal, Newborn and Child Mortality in Africa (CARMMA) has announced the launch of a new prize for excellence in maternal, newborn, and child health: the Mama Afrika Award. The Mama Afrika Award honours efforts by individuals or organisations in Africa that ensure Africa's mothers, newborns, and children survive and thrive into the future. The Mama Afrika Award is named after Miriam Makeba, the famous singer, who was made a citizen of 10 African countries in recognition of her opposition to apartheid; and whose daughter died from complications related to pregnancy. The award will showcase real-life heroes and heroines, including organisations, from around the African continent.

The award will focus on 6 categories:

  • Innovation in finance
  • Access to services
  • Community mobilisation and participation
  • Vulnerable groups and disadvantaged populations
  • Conflict and unstable situations
  • Capacity building

Click here for more information about the award.

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The award is open to individuals and organisations that have demonstrated commitment, dedication, and achievements in the field of maternal, newborn, and child health. People can nominate by filling in the nomination form, or they can submit a nomination by email.

Click here to submit nomination for Mama Afrika award.

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Campaign on Accelerated Reduction of Maternal, Newborn and Child Mortality in Africa website on October 12 2013.