Highlights from the 2019 Annual Egmont Awards

The 12th Annual Egmont Awards took place on the 13th March 2019 at the Royal Institution of Great Britain in London. The Egmont Awards recognise exemplary partners and individuals from our portfolio of supported organisations over the past year.

The award winners are recognised for two distinct achievements. Every year, Egmont’s Programme Committee carefully assesses the achievements and progress that each organisation across the portfolio has realised in improving the lives of children affected by HIV & AIDS. This year, Chiedza Childcare Centre from Zimbabwe was granted the ‘Best Performing Organisation’ award. Spiwe Chakawa – Chiedza’s Executive Director – accepted the award on behalf of all of Chiedza’s staff and volunteers. Spiwe spoke movingly of the incredible results Egmont support had helped enable Chiedza to achieve in bringing education to hundreds of vulnerable children in the informal communities of Harare.

The second award, for ‘Most Inspirational Person’, went to Allan Khaki of the HIV & AIDS in the Workplace Intervention Programme (HAWIP), an all-volunteer organisation comprised of healthcare professionals working out of Rumphi District Hospital in northern Malawi. Allan – who was unable to attend in person – was recognised for his steadfast and enduring commitment and passion in bringing healthcare, access to education and income-improvement programmes to newly diagnosed HIV+ families and children across Rumphi District, while also fulfilling his professional duties at Rumphi District Hospital.

Allan’s absence presented the opportunity for a new type of award, recognising the breadth and depth of achievement that an individual who has benefitted from an intervention by and Egmont partner can achieve. The inaugural award for Exceptional Achievement was received by Walani Ndhlovu, who as a young boy was helped by Egmont partner Kwithu Women’s Group into secondary education. With Kwithu’s support Walani graduated among the top-performing students from the prestigious Mzuzu International Academy, gaining a scholarship to attend Union College in New York, where he is now studying mechanical engineering. Walani spoke movingly of the difficulty his mother had raising him and his six siblings after the death of his father, and how the support of Egmont both helped him - and spurred him on - to excel in his studies. Walani also spoke of his desire to give back to his family and, one day, to Malawi.

Grants & Operations Administrator Recruitment

This is fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic self-starter with excellent administrative skills to gain experience supporting all aspects of the running of this growing dynamic charity.  The post-holder will be responsible for administering the charity’s grant-making database, fundraising database and provide administrative support for the charity’s quarterly Trustee meetings, including minuting meetings.  The Grants and Operations Administrator will also facilitate all elements of the smooth running of the Egmont Trust serviced office in Cardiff with the potential for visiting our partners and projects overseas.

Opportunity with Cardiff-based International Charity

Hours: 35 hours per week over 5 days

Salary: £22,000

Holidays: 28 days per annum plus bank holidays pro rata

Workplace Pension: In place for those eligible after successful 3 month probation period

Base: Cardiff

Reporting to: Finance Manager

The Egmont Trust (UK registered charity no 1108199) works to improve the lives of children affected by HIV&AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. Established in 2005, we have supported more than 80 partner organisations in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Kenya and Tanzania, disbursing over £6 million to date.

We hope for the successful candidate to be in post by July 2018.

The benefits for you

A rare opportunity to get real, hands-on experience in the international sector and make a difference to the lives of children and families affected by HIV&AIDS.

A chance to make a significant contribution within a small, dynamic organisation at a key stage in its development.

Closing Date of application: Midnight  - 13th May 2018

Interviews: 22nd May 2018

Informal call back interviews: 24th May 2018

If you have not heard back from us by the 16th May 2018, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for interview. Feedback will only be available for interview shortlisted candidates.

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Highlights from the 2018 Egmont Annual Awards

On Wednesday, 7th March 2018, we held our 11th Annual Awards event at the Royal Institution of Great Britain in London. Recognising the remarkable achievements of two outstanding partners of the past year, Egmont Chairman Jeremy Evans opened the evening, speaking of the impact that Egmont partners have had, and continue to have, on the lives of children affected by HIV & AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. Attendees were then invited to watch the first screening of Egmont's new film, exploring the work of Vukoxa in Mozambique. Vukoxa work with grandparents in Chokwé district - an area that is still experiencing very high levels of HIV prevalence - who are caring for orphaned and vulnerable children. You can watch the film here to learn more about Vukoxa's work and the impact Egmont support has had on the lives of hundreds of families.

Award winners Augustine Wasonga and Chitalu Chishimba were recognised for two distinct achievements. Augustine accepted the award for ‘Best Performing Organisation’ on behalf of Ace Africa Kenya. Augustine was commended for the effective work and tangible results that Ace was achieving across communities in the heavily affected areas of Siaya county, western Kenya, where HIV rates have remained high for decades.

Chitalu received the award for “Most Inspirational Individual’ recognising her dedication, perseverance and success in establishing Vision of Hope, a refuge for girls living on the streets of Lusaka, Zambia. Vision of Hope provides these girls with shelter, food, the chance of an education and vocational training so that they can move away from a life on the streets - helping to reduce their chances of infection and providing them with the hope of a future.

Thanks to all who attended the Awards ceremony and celebrated Egmont’s partners’ continuing achievements and life-changing work.

Highlights from the 2017 Egmont Annual Awards

On Wednesday, 8th March 2017, we held our 10th Annual Awards event at the Royal Institution of Great Britain in London. Recognising the remarkable achievements of two outstanding partners of the past year, Egmont Chairman Jeremy Evans opened the evening, speaking of the impact that Egmont partners have had, and continue to have, on the lives of children affected by HIV & AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa.

Guests saw a short film featuring the work of HIV & AIDS in the Workplace Programme (HAWIP). Based in Rumphi, northern Malawi, HAWIP is an entirely voluntary organisation run by staff from the local district hospital. Since 2007, Egmont has supported their work helping HIV+ people to access healthcare and improve their incomes, leading to healthier, happier lives for themselves and the vulnerable children in their care. 

Award winners Ruth Njihia and Florence Lutale were recognised for two distinct achievements. 

Ruth received the award for ‘Best Performing Organisation’ on behalf of the Girl Child Counselling Womens' Group (GCCWG), a highly effective organisation delivering real results in improving the lives of women and young girls in Matunda, rural Kenya. Florence received the Most Inspiring Person award for her work with the Kucetekela Foundation, identifying and caring for gifted young Zambians and helping them to access and benefit from world- class educational opportunities.

Thanks to all who came along on the evening to celebrate with Egmont's partners the life-changing work that they are continuing to achieve.