
#VoiceandChoice SRHR awards |
WINNER: Edinah Masiyiwa, Women’s Action Group, Zimbabwe Since 2017, the Zimbabwe Women’s Action Group (WAG) has implemented a project aimed at starting conversations on safe abortion in Masvingo, Bulawayo and Gweru districts. The project sought to raise awareness on the Termination of Pregnancy Act (1977) through community dialogues. The project included a national survey on abortion attitudes, knowledge and practice as well as dialogues with Parliamentarians. A coalition of all organisations working on abortion meets twice a year. WAG has increased knowledge on the provisions of the Termination of Pregnancy Act and post-abortion care services among parliamentarians, health service providers to ensure women are able to access safe abortion services in Bulawayo, Masvingo and Gweru districts by 2019. WAG also managed to raise abortion as a national issue. The national coalition is now a recognized national advocate on safe abortion. Presentation RUNNER UP: Bongile Mbingo, The Mayor’s Walk – Menstrual Health Campaign, Eswatini ![]() |
#VoiceandChoice GBV Award |
WINNER: Rise up Against GBV, South Africa![]() RUNNER UP: Memory Tshuma, Bulawayo City Council, Zimbabwe ![]() |
#VoiceandChoice Youth Award |
WINNER: Youth United in Voluntary Action (Yuva), Mauritius![]() RUNNER UP: Dalva Mangoba, Young People in Defence of the Human Rights, Mozambique ![]() |
#VoiceandChoice Governance (50/50) award |
WINNER: Lantoharitiana Ranoromalala, Madagascar![]() Assessment and measurement of basic governance indicators including women-youth participation (activism- motivation- participation). Establishment of a grassroots consultation system (integration of all dialogue @ development) (SLC). Presentation RUNNER UP: University of Mauritius, Mauritius ![]() |
#VoiceandChoice Economic justice award |
WINNER: The Shack Dwellers Federation, Geraldine Theresia Massdorp, Namibia![]() RUNNER UP: FemBioBiz Acceleration Programme, Marie Celine Zialor, Seychelles Marie Celine Zialor from Seychelles runs the FemBioBiz Acceleration Programme has been created by the Southern African Network for Biosciences for female-owned businesses in the SADC region. Seychelles participated through The Guy Morel Institute. This programme creates a platform for peer learning and will empower women to lead in health and nutrition through science and technology. The Seychelles Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise, Seychelles Agency are also developing similar programmes. The judges commended the project for its self-reliance and becoming free off donor dependency, the M&E mechanism and mentoring programme. The presenter is now a Minister! |
#VoiceandChoice Gender and climate change award |
WINNER: Leonel João Machine, Beira Municipality, Mozambique![]() RUNNER UP: Ruth Sethosa, Retla Kgona Disability Centre, South Africa ![]() |
#VoiceandChoice Media Award |
WINNER: Joseph Mwale, The Nation, Malawi![]() The eye-catching title makes the reader want to know much more. The use of graphic images made the article that much more impactful. The number of people interviewed made for interesting and thoughtful reading.” Presentation RUNNER UP: Gibson Mhaka, The Chronicle, Zimbabwe ![]() |
#VoiceandChoice Media 50/50 Award |
WINNER: Nduduzo Tshuma, The Chronicle, Zimbabwe![]() Presentation RUNNER UP: Gibson Mhaka, The Chronicle, Zimbabwe ![]() |
Drivers of Change |
WINNER: Nicolas Ritter, ED of Information et Lutte contre le Sida (PILS), Mauritius![]() RUNNER UP: Resta Dzvinyangoma, Deputy Chair Murehwa Council, Zimbabwe ![]() |
Sunrise campaign 6 to 12 months |
WINNER: Kadimo Helen Duiker, Francistown, Botswana![]() WINNER: Anna Moritimone Molala, Limpopo Province, South Africa ![]() RUNNER UP: Patience Muyenyiwa, Manyame District Council, Zimbabwe ![]() |
Sunrise campaign longer than 12 months |
WINNER: Emelienne Klert, Madagascar![]() RUNNER UP: Sibonginkosi Moyo, Zimbabwe ![]() RUNNER UP: Nomcebo Dlamini, eSwatini ![]() |
Local government most resourceful rural council |
WINNER: Goromonzi Rural District Council, Zimbabwe![]() RUNNER UP: Savanne District Council, Mauritius ![]() |
Local government COE most resourceful urban council |
WINNER: Beitbridge Council, Zimbabwe![]() RUNNER UP: Vacoas Phoenix, Mauritius ![]() |
Local Government most improved performance |
WINNER: Epworth Local Board, Zimbabwe![]() RUNNER UP: Commune Urbaine de Moramanga, Madagascar ![]() |
Local government best performer – Rural |
WINNER: Murehwa Rural District Council, Zimbabawe![]() RUNNER UP: Savanne District Council, Mauritius ![]() |
Local Government best performer – Urban |
WINNER: Polokwane Municipality, South Africa![]() RUNNER UP: Mutare City Council, Zimbabwe ![]() |