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After nearly 28 years, The Communication Initiative (The CI) Global is entering a new chapter. Following a period of transition, the global website has been transferred to the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in South Africa, where it will be administered by the Social and Behaviour Change Communication Division. Wits' commitment to social change and justice makes it a trusted steward for The CI's legacy and future.
 
Co-founder Victoria Martin is pleased to see this work continue under Wits' leadership. Victoria knows that co-founder Warren Feek (1953–2024) would have felt deep pride in The CI Global's Africa-led direction.
 
We honour the team and partners who sustained The CI for decades. Meanwhile, La Iniciativa de Comunicación (CILA) continues independently at cila.comminitcila.com and is linked with The CI Global site.
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Special Award for Independent Media Organisations Based in a Developing Country

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Administered by One World Media, the Special Award is given to recognise an independent media organisation based in the developing world, whose outstanding media content has made a real impact on people's lives. From the One World Awards website: "The Award seeks to recognise and encourage outstanding reporting that informs the public, provides an outlet for local people’s voices, creates a space for critical information, and holds those in power to account.

The 2015 One World Media Special Award winner will receive one three-week placement on a professional training program - the CNN Journalism Fellowship at CNN's headquarters in Atlanta, USA. The CNN Journalism Fellowship was launched in 1988 by CNN founder Ted Turner. More than 900 journalists from 123 countries and 207 news organisations have participated in this ... programme since its inception."

The winner will be flown to London, United Kingdom (UK) to attend the One World Media Awards ceremony.

The One World Media Awards, of which this is one category, are created to recognise the best media coverage in the UK and internationally that reflects the social, political, and cultural life of people in the wider world. The goal is to encourage excellence in media coverage that supports a greater understanding between developing and developed countries. The awards recognise the unique role of the media in bridging this divide and communicating the breadth of social, political, and cultural experiences of people across the world.

Application Info

Click here for information on the entry criteria and how to apply.

Click here for more details on the fellowship.

Eligibility: "Radio or television broadcasters, print publications and websites are eligible to enter. The jury will give greater consideration to organisations with a wide reach and impact, but will also take into account the size and available resources of the organisation. The organisation must be financially sustainable and, where applicable, show lasting impact and/or how it has affected public opinion or government policy."

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Previous Winners

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Email from One World Media to The Communication Initiative on January 21 and 27 2015.