By NATION REPORTER
FORMER Republican president Edgar Chagwa Lungu has launched a Peace and Humanitarian Recognition Awards to be presented annually to Africa’s unsung heroes and heroines during the commemoration of the International Day of Peace on September 21.
The inaugural 2022 Awards will take place at a gala presentation evening in Lusaka, Zambia on November 11, 2022, when the World is commemorating the end of World War I.
The Awards recognise the work of Africa’s unsung heroes and heroines and institutions who significantly contribute to promoting peace at the grassroots level and have been outstanding in promoting women’s rights, fighting gender-based violence, undertaking humanitarian and charitable works that change communities and impact the lives of people and the environment.
In bringing to the spotlight these unsung heroes and heroines, the Foundation believes it will not only celebrate the people and or institutions to be awarded, but also help build a strong platform and positive attitude, amplify their voices and give them opportunities to do more in advancing peace and serving humanity.
It will also create a platform to advocate for the survival, well-being and dignity of people affected by crises, hence building peaceful and caring communities where all members are treated as equals and feel that they can flourish.
The Awards will be presented to outstanding individuals, activists, volunteers, professionals, community and traditional leaders, media practitioners, civil society groupings, philanthropists, companies and other institutions in the 5 Awards categories.
