| CANGO
AWARDS 2005 As we read daily the very dismal reports about the deteriorating
state of our world, as we see the gradual weakening of social systems and
the values that bind us as a community, as the ever gruesome reports of the
worsening state of the world confront us, abuse of rights, increasing
incidence of diseases, hunger and conflicts worldwide, one cheering news
remains that a cream of people world wide remain dedicated to human
progress, whose hearts are filled with unfailing spirit and human kindness,
organisations who dream and work for better world, better education, peace
and rights, individuals who despite the tyrannies of modern terrorism,
confront the various evils of our times; watchdoging and working with
multilateral and bilateral institutions to rise above narrow or self
interests; challenging governments to rise up
and live up to their responsibilities of good governance, mobilising civil
society to participate in social development; holding business to its social
responsibility; inspiring new visions and paradigms for our world; leading organisations, mobilising
coalitions and collaborations with governments, other NGOs, communities and
business to bring smiles on the faces of the poor, the
helpless and the voiceless; directing the energies of human spirit, human
institutions and of technology to
solving mankind's many pressing problems. To honor their courage and
dedication, leadership and excellence, passion and vision, wisdom and work,
service, sacrifice and solidarity, and the remarkable achievements and
outstanding service made by these organisations and individuals, the
Commonwealth Association of NGOs, CANGO is instituting awards to recognise
and celebrate their selfless service: CANGO International NGO Leadership
Award, CANGO Human Rights Award, CANGO Human Progress & Development Award,
CANGO World Peace Award, CANGO Ecotourism Award, CANGO Environment Award,
CANGO Education Award, CANGO Security & Justice Award, CANGO Family &
Religious Harmony Award, CANGO Culture of Understanding Award.
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| NOMINATION into any of the above awards is open to all NGOs. Nominations should include name of organisation, contact information and a citation not more than 1 page containing reasons for the nomination. The nomination should also include detailed contact information of the individual or organisation making the nomination. Nomination can be made at any time of the year, however, selected awardees shall receive their awards at the Annual Conference of NGOs in the Commonwealth each year. Deadline for nomination is April 15 and November 15 each year. |
| All nominations should be send to: CANGO Annual Awards Nomination Committee, 18/19 Ahmadu Bello Way, Suite TF3, 3rd Floor, Box 3266, Kaduna Nigeria Tel: +234 62 246201-4, 246253-6 Ext 2303 Mobile Phone +234 8035999921 or email: cangohq@yahoo.co.uk |
| ENTRY IS FREE. Submit Your NGO into the Directory of Non-Governmental Organisations in the Commonwealth The compilation of a directory of NGOs in the Commonwealth is in progress. Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), civil society and voluntary organisations in any of the 54 countries of the Commonwealth are eligible and can submit their organisational details online. email |
