The jury for the Harambee Africa International’s 2010 journalist award
acknowledging the award’s objective of creating more awareness and sensitivity for Africa and encouraging concrete reflection and action to revitalize the continent, have decided:
-the award for audiovisual documentaries goes to YEL KABEYE, donne e futuro a Ouagadougou (women and future in Ouagadougou) produced by the Rai-Focsiv Social Secretary for:
Having drawn attention to the social, economic and environmental problems faced by Burkina Faso and, at the same time, having shown how the commitment, dedication and enthusiasm of Italians and Africans working together have brought about concrete initiatives (capable of tackling problems such as the re-cycling of plastic, enhancing urban life and offering job opportunities to the locals) that demonstrate what “making the difference” means in their struggle towards development. The jury was pleased with this image of Africa, which, unlike more common representations, reveals their precious human patrimony, proactiveness and how they are the protagonists of their daily lives.
The award for video-clips, the first-place award, which is to be awarded to a student, was not awarded. The panel of judges found that the submissions did not meet award specifications.
The award for video-clips, the first-place award, which is to be awarded to a student, was not awarded. The panel of judges found that the submissions did not meet award specifications.
The second-place award, of equal worth, goes to the video-clip INSIGHT INTO GHANA: Living the Colors of Africa by Federico Carnovale and Ivo Poklepovic and AFRICA-BEYOND THE SILENCE by Perla Perlini, Nathanel Dejene and Giorgio Fabio De Giuseppe from the Marymount International School of Rome, accompanied by Professor Giovanna Iorio, who inspired the interest of the students, for:
their capacity to view Africa through a unique perspective, leaving stereotypes behind, and, at times, capturing the essential aspects of African culture. The jury especially appreciated how the video invites us towards self-reflection, through the images and stories shared by Africans; how it encourages us to listen to an Africa that is developing and progressing through its younger generations; how it promotes more appropriate and respectful conduct with respect to the Africans.
The third-place award goes to the video-clip produced by Pan African University, Nigeria (The Music of Africa, My Africa, Africa in me, Africa: The Other Side), to Professor Patrick Enaholo, who supported the students throughout the production for:
succeeding in effectively and simply presenting the ambitions of Nigerian boys and girls who, despite their great difficulty, have been able to study at the university. The jury particularly liked how the students’ participation in the award represented an opportunity to reflect on their own identities and the most effective way to make their own continent more authentically aware.
Look at the winners on Youtube page.
Look at the winners on Youtube page.