Firm eyes $100,000 #tanzania

Source: Daily News
AGRICULTURAL Non State Actors Forum (ANSAF)
has been selected among six finalists to scoop
100,000 US dollars in the one Africa Award that
celebrates the innovations and progress made by
African civil society organizations, towards
achievement of the Millennium Development
Goals (MDGs).
According to a statement issued by African Press
Organisation in Johannesburg, the finalists were
picked in recognition for raising public awareness
and work with political leaders to combat AIDS
and preventable diseases, increase investments in
agriculture and nutrition and demand greater
transparency in poverty-fighting programmes.
ANSAF Executive Secretary, Mr Audax Rukonge
told this paper exclusively that it was an honour
to have been picked among the finalists and for
being recognised for the work they are doing.
"Being one of the finalists is very motivating to be
seen to be making a difference not only by fellow
Tanzanians but internationally as well. I cannot
say for sure what we were picked for but works
around equity, ensuring that small holder farmers
get what they deserve and transparency in
budgets allocated to agriculture," he said.
This year's finalists include Zambia Open
Community Schools (ZOCS) of Zambia; Doper
l'Entrepreneuriat par la Finance Innovante et
Solidaire (DEFIS) of Mali; Jerusalem Children and
Community Development Organization (JeCCDO)
of Ethiopia; Agricultural Non-State Actors Forum
(ANSAF) of Tanzania; Friends of the Global Fund
Africa of Nigeria; and Réseau Accès aux
Médicaments Essentiels (RAME) of Burkina Faso.
Dr Sipho S Moyo, Africa Director at ONE
applauded the work of these organisations, calling
on others to emulate their spirit and innovation.
"These finalists represent some of the most
innovative development advocates and change
agents in Africa. They are creating a better future
for their fellow Africans through the incredible
work they do, often with no more than sheer
determination and will.
"These finalists have proven to be effective in
helping their communities make progress to
specific MDG targets, whether it be halving
extreme poverty, halting the spread of HIV/AIDS,
or providing universal primary education," she
said.