[health-vn] Awards and funding opportunities
Vern Weitzel
vern.weitzel at gmail.com
Sat Apr 11 02:26:00 EST 2009
Esther Nasikye wrote:
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> Hullo Friends,
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> Here are a few awards and funding opportunities
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> Warm regards
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> Esther
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> AWARDS
> http://www.comminit.com/en/awards.html
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/awards.html>
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> 1. The Communication and Social Change (CSC) Award
> Awarding an individual or organisation for contributions to the theory
> and/or practice of communication for social change (CSC). In selecting
> the award winner/s, the CSC jury will consider both
> significant contributions to the theory of CSC, 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 at the
> 'grassroots' in the field of CSC. The jury will also consider the
> pioneering contributions made by theorists and practitioners to CSC.
> Nominations that demonstrate an innovative approach and a strong
> commitment to long-term sustainable development are also sought.
> Deadline: May 1 2009
> http://www.comminit.com/en/node/15965
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/node/15965>
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> 2. WACC Photo Competition 2009 - Portraying Gender
> Inviting photographers to submit photos on the theme "portraying gender"
> that challenge conventional understandings of 'femininity' and
> 'masculinity': photos that portray women or men in ways that
> offer new perceptions about their roles and responsibilities, as well
> as photos that break the mould of the male-female 'divide'. The
> competition is open to men, women, and children, of all ages and
> from all countries. Amateurs and professionals are welcome to submit
> photos that: show women taking leadership and working in roles in public
> that were previously thought to be the sole domain of men; show men
> taking on nurturing or caring roles in private that were previously
> thought to be the sole domain of women; show women or men in a way that
> challenges cultural understandings of their "place" in society; or show
> women and men on an equal footing.
> Deadline: May 1 2009
> http://www.comminit.com/en/node/267603
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/node/267603>
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> 3. Fred L. Soper Award for Excellence in Health Literature
> Recognising significant contributions to the health literature in Latin
> America and the Caribbean and promoting the highest standards of
> research (specifically, research that emphasises regional impact). Only
> articles published in scientific journals listed in the Index Medicus or
> in official Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) journals are
> eligible for consideration. Preference is given to studies involving
> more than one discipline and to papers related to infectious disease, a
> lifelong concern of Dr. Soper. Review
> papers are eligible if their conclusions deal directly with policy
> primarily affecting Latin America or the Caribbean. The Award is limited
> to contributions by authors whose principal affiliation is with
> teaching, research, or service institutions located in the countries of
> Latin America and the Caribbean.
> Deadline: May 1 2009
> http://www.comminit.com/en/node/267192
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/node/267192>
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> 4. Young Voices in Research for Health: Essay Competition
> Inviting young professionals under 30 years old, working in or
> interested in the broad spectrum of health research for development, to
> enter an essay competition. The competition is seeking entries of 1,500
> words or less, written in English, French, or Spanish, on the theme
> "Innovating for the health of all". It is being held in conjunction with
> Forum 2009, the annual meeting of the Global Forum that takes place in
> Havana, Cuba, from November 16 to 20 2009. The winning essays will be
> published in The Lancet, and their authors will be invited to attend.
> Deadline: May 3 2009
> http://www.comminit.com/en/node/268738
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/node/268738>
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> 5. Drawing Competition for Children on Gender Equality
> Calling on children aged 8 - 10 in developing countries to express
> their vision of gender equality. This call was extended on
> International Women's Day 2009 by the European Commission (EC), who
> will convene a jury composed of children from the 27 European Union
> member states. They will select 2 drawings per region, and award a
> prize totalling €1,000 for each region. An exhibition will be
> inaugurated during the autumn of 2009. In addition, the winning
> drawings will be included in a booklet which will be distributed in the
> schools of the participating countries and in the European
> schools that have participated in the competition.
> Deadline: May 15 2009
> http://www.comminit.com/en/node/287324
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/node/287324>
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> 6. Raw Deal or Truth Told? Young People in the Media Competition
> Inviting young people in the United Kingdom to express their feelings
> about the way they are portrayed by the media. The Hansard Society and
> the House of Lords have opened the competition for 11-
> to 16-year-olds to enter through youth groups, schools, and other
> official organisations. Young people are asked to look at issues such
> as media portrayal of youth culture, negative press coverage,
> and the importance of celebrity and sporting role models. Students can
> choose how they respond to this issue; possibilities include an essay
> on the subject, newspaper-style article, presentation, short
> film, audio clip, or interview with a local politicians and classmates.
> Deadline: May 15 2009
> http://www.comminit.com/en/node/287865
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/node/287865>
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> 7. Geotourism Challenge 2009: Power of Place - Sustaining the Future
> of Destinations
> Launching an online competition to identify and showcase innovators
> - individuals and organisations - that directly or indirectly support
> good destination stewardship and the approach known as geotourism:
> "tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical
> character of a place - its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage,
> and the well-being of its residents." The intention is to search for
> global innovative ideas in tourism that celebrate the
> distinct destinations of the world by honouring culture, cherishing
> history, and enhancing the environment.
> Deadline: May 20 2009
> http://www.comminit.com/en/node/287909
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/node/287909>
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> 8. Enlarge Your Vision - European Young Journalist Award 09
> Inviting aspiring journalists aged 17 - 35 from all over Europe to
> reflect and express their views on Europe and the European Union
> (EU)'s enlargement. National jury members are looking for a touch
> of journalistic flair and analytical treatment in the written print and
> online articles that are submitted, The 2009 Award welcomes a second
> category, "radio". Aspiring young radio journalists will also
> now be offered the chance to demonstrate their technical and
> journalistic skills on a European level. National competitions will be
> offered in the 27 EU member states, EU candidate countries, and
> EU potential candidates.
> Deadline: May 31 2009
> http://www.comminit.com/en/node/287869
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/node/287869>
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> 9. The World Young Reader Prizes
> Awarding newspapers that have devised innovative projects or activities
> for young readers (under age 25). Projects submitted to the Young World
> Leader Prize may be in one of 6 categories:
> Editorial; Making the News; Newspapers in Education (NIE); Public
> Service; Brand; and Special Prize - Press Freedom.
> Deadline: June 5 2009 (with an April 15 deadline for the Press
> Freedom prize)
> http://www.comminit.com/en/node/271905
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/node/271905>
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> 10. International Children's Day of Broadcasting (ICDB) Award
> Encouraging youth participation in media throughout the year, the
> United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) will award the annual
> International Children's Day of Broadcasting (ICDB) Awards. The
> competition is open to radio and television broadcasters who
> participated in the 2008 ICDB with programmes on the theme "The World
> We Want". To be eligible for the ICDB Award, broadcasts must
> have taken place on or around March 1 2009, and should be for young
> people and created with some aspect of youth participation. The 2009
> theme is "Unite for Children - Tune in to Kids".
> Deadline: June 15 2009
> http://www.comminit.com/en/node/268191
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/node/268191>
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> 11. Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism
> Recognising independent and professional reporting that sheds new
> light on controversial issues. Established in 2002, the contest awards
> 2 US$5,000 prizes each year, one to a local reporter in a
> developing country or nation in transition, and the other to a
> freelance journalist covering international news. The stories can focus
> on conflict, human rights concerns, cross-border issues, or any other
> issue of controversy in a particular country or region.
> Deadline: June 22 2009
> http://www.comminit.com/en/node/268740
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/node/268740>
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> 12. International Essay Contest
> Inviting young people throughout the world up to 25 years of age to
> submit essays for the 2009 International Essay Contest for Young
> People. Entries are divided into 2 age categories for the awarding
> of prizes: up to 14 years and 15 - 25 years. The competition's theme
> is "The role of science in building a better world: What kind of
> science and technology do you think is needed for realizing a more
> equitable, prosperous and sustainable world for all? Please express
> your vision for the future of science, including examples of studies or
> researches you wish to engage in."
> Deadline: June 30 2009
> http://www.comminit.com/en/node/269692
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/node/269692>
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> 13. International Peace Pals Art Competition and Exhibition
> Encouraging children throughout the world between the ages of 5 and 15
> to participate in The 11th Annual International Peace Pals Art
> Competition and Exhibition. Entries are divided into 4 age
> categories for the awarding of prizes: 5-8 years, 9-12 years, 13-15
> years, and 16-19 years of age. The competition's theme is 'Peace in My
> Community'. Pictures should include the message "May Peace
> Prevail on Earth". Awards will be decided by a panel of international
> judges. First, second, and third place entries in each of the
> categories will be made into greeting cards, which will be awarded to
> all winners.
> Deadline: July 30 2009
> http://www.comminit.com/en/node/267243
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/node/267243>
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> 14. FAIR Investigative Journalism Awards
> Inviting entries for a continental African award for the investigative
> journalism article or programme that stands out in investigative
> quality and newsworthiness, relevance, and importance
> of the subject. The award, called 'The FAIR IJ Award', is, according
> to FAIR, the first African continental prize for investigative
> journalism. The IJ Award will also include an Editors' Courage
> award, extended to an African editor who has courageously, in the face
> of pressures, threats, and obstacles, moved to publish a good quality
> and important investigative piece. The related and peer
> reviewed international Global Shining Light Award is awarded by the
> Global Investigative Journalism Network, of which FAIR is a founding
> member. Winners and short-listed candidates for the IJ Award will be
> forwarded by FAIR to compete for the Global Shining Light Award.
> Deadline: July 31 2009
> http://www.comminit.com/en/node/288829
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/node/288829>
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> 15. AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards
> Honouring outstanding reporting for a general audience by individuals
> (rather than institutions, publishers, or employers) for their coverage
> of the sciences, engineering, and mathematics. United
> States (U.S.) Categories: large newspapers; small newspapers;
> magazines; television (2 awards: spot news/feature reporting and an
> in-depth reporting); radio; and online. International Category:
> Children's Science News award is for work distributed via any medium -
> print, broadcast, or online. The prize recognises excellence in
> reporting science news for children, including young teens up to age
> 14. Note: Provide English translations of international entries
> whenever possible.
> Deadline: August 1 2009
> http://www.comminit.com/en/node/269120
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/node/269120>
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> FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
> http://www.comminit.com/en/funding.html
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/funding.html>
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> 16. Visiting Scholar in Feminist Perspectives on Globalisation
> Inviting applications for a research programme on feminist
> perspectives on globalisation. This 6-month (2009-2010) programme
> offers highly qualified researchers working on issues of globalisation
> from a feminist perspective, from developing countries in Africa, the
> Middle East, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific,
> the opportunity to spend a research term in Ottawa based at one of the
> two Canadian universities. The universities are seeking either a
> Francophone Visiting Scholar or a
> Visiting Scholar fluent in French. The focus of the Feminist
> Perspectives on Globalization programme is on the broad area of "rights".
> Deadline: May 1 2009
> http://www.comminit.com/en/node/146900
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/node/146900>
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> 17. Global Competition on Climate Adaptation
> Seeking innovative solutions addressing climate adaptation. The 2009
> competition plans to identify 20-25 early-stage projects to receive a
> US$200,000 grant for implementation over 2 years. The competition
> focuses on 3 sub-themes: Resilience of Indigenous Peoples Communities to
> Climate Risks; Climate Risk Management with Multiple Benefits; and
> Climate Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management. Individuals may not
> apply, and special eligibility criteria apply to the first sub-theme.
> http://www.comminit.com/en/node/289503
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/node/289503>
> Deadline: May 18 2009
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> 18. PAHEF Grants Program
> Supporting innovative, results-oriented projects in Latin America and
> the Caribbean. This Pan American Health and Education Foundation (PAHEF)
> programme focuses on two priority areas: 1) promoting
> healthy ageing; and 2) combating childhood obesity and improving
> nutrition. PAHEF invites PAHO technical units and country offices/
> centres, recognised non-governmental organisations (NGOs),
> universities, semi-autonomous government laboratories, research
> centres, and other nonprofit organisations in Latin America and the
> Caribbean to apply for one- or two-year project grants in the US
> $5,000 to US$25,000 range.
> Deadline: June 1 2009
> http://www.comminit.com/en/node/267467
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/node/267467>
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> 19. Documentary Photography Distribution Grant: A Grant to Encourage
> New Ways of Presenting Documentary Photography to the Public Offering a
> grant to documentary photographers who have already completed a
> significant body of work on issues of social justice, to
> collaborate with a partner organisation and propose new ways of using
> photography as a tool for positive social change. All photographers must
> have another entity (such as a nonprofit, NGO, or
> community-based organisation) that will work with the photographer to
> design an innovative distribution strategy that focuses on specific
> communities and advocates for social change. Grants of US
> $5,000 to US$30,000 will be awarded.
> Deadline: June 19 2009
> http://www.comminit.com/en/node/281538
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/node/281538>
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>
> 20. KPC Mentorship Program
> Seeking new grantees preparing to embark on their first Knowledge
> Practice Coverage (KPC) Survey or a veteran in need of an extra hand
> conducting a KPC survey and host participant organisations. This KPC
> Mentorship Program is designed to match new trainees with a CORE
> member's KPC survey teams to learn by going through the entire process.
> Trainees must be an employee or consultant for a CORE
> member organisation or a new Child Survival and Health Grants Program
> (CSHGP) grantee, and must be sponsored by a CORE member
> organisation.
> Deadline: July 14 2009
> http://www.comminit.com/en/node/287926
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/node/287926>
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> 21. Alter-Ciné Foundation Documentary Film Grants
> Offers a yearly grant to young film and video makers born and living in
> Africa, Asia, and Latin America to direct a documentary film on the
> theme of rights and freedoms, including social and economic
> rights, women's rights, the right to culture, and artistic creation.
> The Foundation will award a grant of CDN$10,000 to a video or filmmaker
> to assist in the production of a documentary project
> Deadline: August 15 2009
> http://www.comminit.com/en/node/282407
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/node/282407>
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>
> 22. Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies (RPCS)
> Calling for applications for the annual January and July Rotary Peace
> and Conflict Studies (RPCS) Program sessions. The RPCS Program was
> established to provide professionals from around the world with the
> opportunity to be trained in conflict resolution and mediation
> strategies. Offered in English, the programme is geared toward mid- to
> upper-level professionals in governments, NGOs, and private
> corporations. The RPCS Program is a 3-month professional development
> programme for up to 30 participants, housed at Chulalongkorn University
> in Bangkok, Thailand.
> Deadline: Rolling deadline
> http://www.comminit.com/en/node/267234
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/node/267234>
> ALSO See: Rotary World Peace Fellowships (RWPF) -
> http://www.comminit.com/en/node/267235
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/node/267235>
>
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> 23. All Roads Seed Grant Program
> Funding film projects by and about indigenous and underrepresented
> minority-culture filmmakers year-round and from all reaches of the
> globe. The programme seeks filmmakers who bring their lives and
> communities to light through first-person storytelling. Submissions are
> judged quarterly on the 15th of each March, June, September, and
> December. Award notifications are made approximately 6 weeks after each
> of these dates.
> Deadline: Rolling deadline
> http://www.comminit.com/en/node/284500
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/node/284500>
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> 24. New Media Fund
> Seeking to nurture ideas that hold promise for wider adoption by
> independent media in developing democracies. The New Media Fund of the
> Media Development Loan Fund (MDLF) will provide financing for projects
> that further independent journalism and/or open debate about current
> affairs which incorporate: innovative editorial models for participative
> and citizen journalism; sustainable business
> models for open-content journalism; or sustainable business models for
> journalism that do not primarily or exclusively rely on advertising
> sales or pay-for-use.
> Deadline: Rolling deadline
> http://www.comminit.com/en/node/283482
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/node/283482>
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> 25. Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting Travel Grants
> Funding international travel costs associated with journalistic
> reporting projects on topics and regions of global importance, with an
> emphasis on issues that have gone unreported or under-reported in
> the mainstream American media. The amount of individual travel grants
> will depend on the specific project and detailed budget planning. Most
> awards fall in the range of US$3,000 to $10,000 but,
> depending on project specifics, may be as much as US$20,000.
> Journalists of any nationality on staff at print or broadcast outlets as
> well as freelancers are eligible for support, provided that their
> proposed projects include a credible plan for distribution in the
> American mainstream media.
> Deadline: Rolling deadline
> http://www.comminit.com/en/node/266454
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/node/266454>
>
>
> 26. Humphrey Fellowship Program: Journalism Fellowships
> Offering a 10-month stay at a journalism college in the US to study
> journalism and undertake professional affiliations at US news
> organisations. The programme includes: financial support for
> studies, travel, workshops, and seminars; a monthly stipend; funds for
> books; and a computer subsidy. Applicants should have a minimum of 5
> years of substantial professional experience, limited or no
> experience in the US, and demonstrated leadership qualities and
> commitment to their communities. Most applicants have English skills and
> undergraduate degrees, but some exceptions are allowed.
> Deadline: Varies by country
> http://www.comminit.com/en/node/147205
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/node/147205>
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> 27. Ford Foundation International Fellowships Programme
> Providing opportunities for advanced study to individuals who will use
> this education to become leaders in their respective fields, furthering
> development in their own countries and greater economic
> and social justice worldwide. The International Fellowships Programme
> (IFP) provides support for up to 3 years of formal graduate-level study
> leading to a masters or doctoral degree. To ensure that fellows are
> drawn from diverse backgrounds, IFP will actively recruit candidates
> from social groups and communities that lack systematic access to higher
> education. Opportunities for advanced study are offered for residents
> from selected countries in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America,
> and Russia. U.S. nationals are not eligible, although fellows may study
> in the United States.
> Deadline: Varies by country
> http://www.comminit.com/en/node/147050
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/node/147050>
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> 28. Polaris Project Fellowship
> Offering the opportunity for a wide range of individuals, ranging from
> undergraduate and graduate students to attorneys and staff from
> Departments of State, to work on projects and programmes to combat human
> trafficking and modern-day slavery. The programme aims to train future
> leaders to advocate and serve, while providing a passionate and
> supportive working environment. At the beginning of each session,
> Fellows receive over 40 hours of intensive training on human trafficking
> as well as programme-specific training related to their particular
> position. Once trained, Fellows are integrated into the daily operations
> of their programme and engage in its projects and continuing education
> activities within the anti-trafficking movement. All fellowships are
> unpaid, and most are designed as full-
> time positions. The fellowship programme operates in 3 sessions per
> year: Spring Session occurs from January to May, Summer Session occurs
> from June to August, and Fall Session occurs from !
> September to December.
> Deadline: Rolling deadline
> http://www.comminit.com/en/node/146965
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/node/146965>
>
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> 29. Roma Initiatives Fellowship
> Inviting proposals from Roma activists to support work on questions of
> social policy, human rights protection, employment policy, culture,
> education, health policy, and other topics important for
> the inclusion of Roma in society. Fellows' projects and initiatives
> should also contribute to advancing the goals of the Decade of Roma
> Inclusion 2005 - 2015. Previous fellowship-sponsored initiatives
> included the establishment of a national Roma Civic Alliance, an
> anti-racism campaign in football stadiums, and the creation of a Roma
> culture initiative. In line with the capacity-building
> objective of the project, the fellowships are intended primarily for
> individuals active in the field of Roma rights.
> Deadline: Rolling deadline
> http://www.comminit.com/en/node/147160
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/node/147160>
>
>
> 30. Open Society Fellowship
> Supporting idea entrepreneurs from around the world through a
> fellowship that focuses on 4 areas: 'National Security and the Open
> Society'; 'Citizenship, Membership and Marginalisation'; 'Strategies
> and Tools for Advocacy and Citizen Engagement'; and 'Understanding
> Authoritarianism'. The Open Society Fellowship seeks professionals,
> including journalists, activists, scholars, and practitioners, to
> work on projects that inspire meaningful public debate, shape public
> policy, and generate intellectual ferment within Open Society Institute
> (OSI). Fellows' projects may include books, articles,
> outreach for documentary films, online media, and efforts to seed new
> campaigns and organisations. Fellowships are awarded for one year, but
> in some cases OSI considers requests for shorter or longer
> durations. Preference is given to applications for full-time
> fellowships, but OSI also considers applicants who can only work
> part-time on their projects.
> Deadline: Rolling deadline
> http://www.comminit.com/en/node/270575
> <http://www.comminit.com/en/node/270575>
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>
>
> --
> Esther Nasikye
> Program coordinator
> ChangeWaves
> www.changewaves.org <http://www.changewaves.org>
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