Deadline: 17 January 2016
Is there an activist, organisation or donor in your country, city or community that everyone should know about? If yes, then nominate them for Nelson Mandela Graça Machel innovation Awards 2016!
The Nelson Mandela – Graça Machel Innovation Awards is celebrating the 11th year of awarding civil society activists and organisations for their excellence, innovation, and brave risk-taking. This year, nominations are open for donors under a new category: Brave Philanthropy other than Youth Activists, Individual Activists, Civil Society Organisations.
The two activist and organisation category winners will receive a grant to the value of $1,500 and a fully-funded trip to attend International Civil Society Week (ICSW) in Bogotá, Columbia.
Award Categories
- Youth Activist
- Individual Activist
- Civil Society Organisation
- Brave Philanthropy
Awards Include:
- Round trip airfare to International Civil Society Week (ICSW) in Bogotá, Columbia from 25-28 April 2016; with accommodation, the majority of meals and a daily stipend included, for the activist and organisation winners.
- Waived ICSW registration fees for all winners, including the Brave Philanthropy winner.
- A grant of $1500 for the activist and organisation winners.
Eligibility Criteria
Individuals, organisations, and donors of any nation that have inspired you through their activities promoting positive social change can be nominated.
How to Nominate
Submit your nominations (you can also nominate yourself or your organisation) today by clicking on the NOMINATE button on the website. The winners will be notified in the last week of February 2016.
For more information, please visit Nelson Mandela Awards.
