Nigerian and Ugandan leaders win 2018 IsDB Prize on Women’s Contribution to Development
<p class="text-align-justify"><em>The winners will receive the award during the 43rd Annual Meeting of IsDB Group in Tunisia.</em></p>
<p class="text-align-justify">The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has announced the winners of the 13th edition of IsDB Prize on Women’s Contribution to Development. </p>
<p class="text-align-justify">Mrs. Hamsatu Nashe Alamin, founder of the Network of Civil Society Organisations for Peace in Borno and Yobe, Northeastern Nigeria, and Ms. Rehmah Kasule, founder of Century Entrepreneurship Development Agency (CEDA) in Uganda are the winners of the Prize in the individual category. Each winner will receive US$25000 to support their community work. </p>
<p class="text-align-justify">A Togo based NGO, (Groupe de Refexion et D’Action Femme Democratie Developpment et ONG) won the organization category award. The NGO will receive US $100,000 to support its activities. The award will be given in Tunis during the Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors from 1-5 April 2018. </p>
<p class="text-align-justify">According to IsDB President, Dr. Bandar Hajjar, “I am confident that this prize will energize the winners to continue working hard in order to change lives in their communities. Building partnership with NGOs and civil society organizations is one of the pillars of the IsDB's 5-year program (P5P).” </p>
<p class="text-align-justify">One of the recepients, Mrs. Hamsatu Nashe Alamin, stated “I am humbled that the little l am doing for the voiceless communities of North Eastern Nigeria is being independently, and in a transparent international manner, identified, recognized and rewarded by this esteemed Islamic financial institution.” She added that “this is indeed an eye opener for Muslim women, and particularly those of us living in conflict ridden and marginalized worlds to come out and play our part, for the reward now is right here at our doorsteps; for me, this is just the beginning.” </p>
<p class="text-align-justify">Speaking about the award, Ms. Kasule stated: “This award is a symbol of the blessings that I receive for the sacrifices to make the world a better place. This Award is not for me, it is for the dedicated youth ambassadors and mentors, and the young women in post-conflict communities that keep dreaming despite the challenges that surround them.” She concluded: “I will use the prize to produce peace edutainment messages and strengthen interreligious dialogue in schools. I am more energized to take up bold and innovative steps to promote peace education for the youth. I thank IsDB for this honour.” <br />
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