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AN EVENING OF HONOR
FOR H.E. ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF AND
THE AFRICA PRIZE
Kobina Annan, Jr.
On October 21,
2006 President of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was honored
with The Africa Prize. The prize is awarded by the Hunger
Project, a global non-profit strategic organization
committed to the sustainable end of world hunger. |
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The Africa Prize was established
in 1987 as a strategic intervention to call forth effective
and committed leadership within Africa for the well-being of
Africa’s people. Past laureates include heads of state such
as Nelson Mandela, as well as educators, scientists, women’s
activists and grassroots organizers.
President Sirleaf was joined on stage with the President of
the Hunger Project Mrs. Joan Holmes.
With a look of appreciation and humility, dressed in her
native attire with her hair wrapped, President Sirleaf
addressed issues of poverty and health to the audience at
the soft-lit hall of the Hilton Hotel in New York.
In her speech, President Sirleaf gave recognition to those
who want to help eradicate hunger. Sirleaf said: “I am most
grateful to be honored today as recipient of the Africa
Prize for Leadership by the Hunger Project. Indeed, I am
extremely honored to join the ranks of the sterling group of
persons who have received this award including heads of
states such as Nelson Mandela. I want to applaud The Hunger
Project for its unswerving and unwavering dedication to
ending world hunger, and lasting improvements in health.”
Hunger in Africa has become a
global concern. The inability of Africa
to grow itself out of poverty
is the major cause of hunger in Africa. According to USAID,
one out of every three people in Africa can be classified as
undernourished.
Continuing her speech,
President Sirleaf said, “I am convinced that the effective
leadership to end hunger which is gaining momentum
throughout Africa and rest of the world will demonstrate the
commitment and dedication of governments and organizations
such as the Hunger Project, in meeting the needs and
aspirations of all people for a better quality of life. I am
convinced that the leadership in Liberia today will go a
long way in achieving these goals.”
Along with Wangari Maathai Of Kenya, Graca Machel of
Mozambique and Ester Ocloo of Ghana, President Sirreaf
and
these famous women are among the few in Africa who have been
recognized for the award of the “Africa Prize for Leadership
for the Sustainable End of Hunger.”
For her part, President Sirleaf made her presence felt in
the hall at the Hilton Hotel during the award. She happened
to be the first elected female to a presidency in Africa on
a stage in New York, facing a world audience. And the
audience of some 1200 persons at the Hilton Hotel hall was
enthralled by her speech. As some said, the strong and
respectful manner of her speech convinced them that there
was some positive change in the offing for Liberia.
President Sirleaf was elected president
of Liberia on November 23, 2005. Her election ended a decade
and half of turbulent history for Liberia, starting with the
coup of Master Sergeant Doe in 1980
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President
Sirleaf with Mrs. Joan Holmes, president
of the Hunger Project |
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Well wishers at the award |
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Young faces at the award |
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The audience at the Hilton Hotel |
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