Street Project Foundation wins UNAOC and BMW GROUP’s Intercultural Innovation Award

The award was presented by the His Excellency, Mr. Miguel Angel Moratinos, the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and Ms. IIka Horstmeier, a member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Human Resources and Labour Relations. 

Out of 1,100 entries from 120 Countries, only 10 organisations were selected, and Street Project Foundation was the only country in Sub-Saharan Africa selected for their successful implementation of the VOICE/OXFAM funded project called “Creative Youth Boot Camp: Art For Social Transformation.” Other organisations awarded were from the following countries; Canada, France, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, India, Sri Lanka, Egypt and Switzerland. 

In an interview with Mrs. Rita Ezenwa-Okoro, she stated that “Receiving the intercultural and Innovation Award is a validation of the revolutionary work that Street Project Foundation is doing in Nigeria. This is a boost to our cause of using the performing arts as a tool to foster a youth movement that advocates for inclusion, pluralism and global citizenship.”  

Mr Ezenwa Okoro who is the Consultant of Street Project Foundation also added that “Coming from a country with over 200 ethnic groups and languages, this award is an endorsement of our efforts towards an egalitarian society that works for everyone.” 

The Intercultural Innovation Award Supports grassroots initiatives that promote intercultural dialogue and understanding and contribute to peace, cultural diversity and more inclusive societies. The ten award winning organisations will share a financial grant of $200,000 and further support from the United Nations, BMW Group and Accenture. 

For more details about the award, visit https://interculturalinnovation.org/creative-youth-booth-camp/      https://interculturalinnovation.org/

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