As we embark on another remarkable year of celebrating human development, social justice, and community transformation, we are actively seeking sponsors to present the highly acclaimed 5th annual Community and Human Rights (CAHR) Awards Africa, on Tuesday, 31 October 2023, in the mega city of Lagos..
CAHR Awards Africa is a stellar intervention programme of CSR-in-Action Advocacy, funded by Ford Foundation and supported by Zenera Consulting. Established in 2019, CAHR Awards Africa has been an avenue for showcasing the remarkable efforts of individuals and organisations that champion human rights, social justice, and community development across the African continent. Our prestigious annual awards ceremony is a testament to our unwavering commitment to these exceptional change-makers.
Endow an existing category or name an award after a respected figure
CAHR Awards Africa categories represent powerful, traditional symbols of the impact of our actions, which reverberate through generations. We understand the significance of acknowledging the legacies of those who have left a lasting impression in our hearts and society. And so, this year, we invite you to name an award after a corporate or personal hero that embodies governance and citizenship values. This personalised award will serve as a powerful tribute to their memory, whilst simultaneously promoting the values and principles they held dear, through facilitating the work of current social champions.
We offer various endowment packages, each designed to showcase your philanthropic spirit and commitment to social responsibility while providing you with exposure and recognition.
To thank you for encouraging greatness, the CSR-in-Action team behind the Awards, alongside our partner communication firm, Zenera Consulting, will provide you with extensive media coverage – giving you visibility in event promotions, collateral materials, and on our online platforms – and attract a diverse audience, presenting your family or brand with an exceptional marketing opportunity.
A night of prestigious awards
This year, we will be presenting once again nine prestigious awards, each representing a different aspect of community engagement, environmental management, community impact, human rights, and leadership. The categories are as follows:
- The MKO Abiola Community Engagement Award is given to a company with the most amenable relationship with its community and a clear process for inclusive engagement and grievance management.
- The Ken Saro-Wiwa Environmental Management Award is given to a company that has had the least negative environmental impact in the last three years and has contributed to impact mitigation with state-of-the-art technology and a proven commitment to managing its environmental footprints.
- The Hajiya Gambo Sawaba Community Impact Award (Individual) is given to an individual with the most visible impact on community development, including infrastructure, training, the growth of women entrepreneurs, youth graduates, and other applicable impacts.
- The Hajiya Gambo Sawaba Community Impact Award (Company) is given to a company with the most visible impact on community development, including infrastructure, training, the growth of women entrepreneurs, and youth graduates, and other applicable impacts.
- The Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti Human Rights Award (Individual) is given to an individual with the best compliance with mainstreaming human rights norms in its operations and with the most significant impact on safeguarding livelihoods.
- The Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti Human Rights Award (Company) is given to a company with the best compliance with mainstreaming human rights norms in its operations and with the most significant impact on safeguarding livelihoods.
- The Apostle Hayford Alile Humanitarian Award is awarded to an individual who has significantly contributed to alleviating human suffering and improving the quality of life of individuals in their country.
- The Josephine Nkemdilim Masade Equal Rights Award is given to a company that has consistently exhibited a strong commitment to gender equality.
- The Mallam Aminu Kano Award for Leadership is awarded to an individual who has exhibited exemplary leadership that has had a significant and positive impact on advancing and scaling responsible behaviour in his or her home country.
Be part of something extraordinary
By endowing one or more categories of the 5th CAHR Awards Africa, you have the chance to be part of an extraordinary event that recognises and honours those who have dedicated their efforts to making a difference in communities and upholding human rights. To sponsor the 2023 CAHR Awards Africa, kindly visit our sponsorship page, get in touch with the Awards team via email at cahrawards@csr-in-action.org, or call 09062634108 or 09062634111.