The annual Sheila McKechnie Foundation Campaigner Awards provide a support
programme for emerging and grassroots campaigners working across a wide range
of issues. The awards scheme offers a unique development package to campaigners
aiming to equip them with the skills they need to make a greater impact and
achieve real change. The awards are for individuals who are new to campaigning
or operating with few resources and who show passion, tenacity and the
potential to create change – locally, nationally or globally. There are nine
grouping this year: Consumer Action; Environment; International Campaigner;
Local Campaigner; London Social Justice; Shout Out!; Social and Economic
Justice; Take Action and Transport.
International Campaigner Award
The awards are for individuals who are grassroots campaigning or operating with
few resources and who show passion, tenacity and the potential to create change
– locally, nationally or globally. This award has been set up to recognize
campaigners who is outside the UK, in specific countries in the global South,
and working to achieve social, economic or environmental justice in their home
countries.
Eligibility
Applicant must have campaigned for less than five years and campaigning on an
issue that affects the wider community, not just one individual.
One should have completed age of 18 years and who can organize your own visa if
you are needed to enter the UK.
Deadline for application: Prior to1pm on Monday 20th June 2011.
For more information, visit this link: http://www.smk.org.uk/campaigner-awards/
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