CAHR AFRICA AWARDS 2024 NOMINEES
MKO ABIOLA COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AWARD
Awarded to a company with the most amenable relationship with its community and a clear
process for inclusive engagement and grievance management, yielding positive impacts within
the community.
Nominees:
Smart Afrogrics (Kenya)
Smart Afrogrics focuses on poverty eradication through initiatives aligned with carbon
neutrality, organic farming, and electroplasticity. In FY 2023/2024, they trained over 5,000
farmers to produce organic fertilisers and pesticides using locally available materials. The
initiative has positively impacted over 5,000 community members, with plans to extend this to
200,000 in the next five years. The approach contributes to poverty reduction while supporting
global efforts to keep temperatures below 1.5°C.
She Does Foundation (Kenya)
She Does Foundation empowers young girls in Uasin Gishu County through mentorship
programmes promoting education, menstrual hygiene, and anti-early pregnancy campaigns.
They provide essential items to children in need and run initiatives focusing on academic
mentorship, anti-drug campaigns, and gender-based violence awareness. The Foundation’s
work has led to improved academic performance, social support for vulnerable groups, and
environmental conservation efforts, including tree planting and clean-up activities.
Yield Africa (Nigeria)
Yield Africa Foundation offers vocational training for women and youth, including tie and dye,
catering, and photography. They support vulnerable households with food and medical
assistance and run programmes focusing on empowering women and youth in various
communities.
IHS Tower
IHS prioritises sustainability and healthcare infrastructure. In 2023, they built and completed
nine PSA oxygen plant buildings, enhancing medical oxygen availability. They trained 89
biomedical engineers and technicians in preventive maintenance, ensuring long-term reliability
of oxygen supply systems. Their initiatives were implemented across all six geopolitical zones,
involving key stakeholders and demonstrating a strong commitment to healthcare delivery and
sustainability.