African Scholars Awards recognize globe-spanning impact of U of T community

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The �ؿ�ζSM African Alumni Association (UTAAA) recognized the far-reaching achievements of 11 leaders in the U of T community recently at the GOWN: African Scholars Awards.

The spirit of Ubuntu – an African philosophy sometimes translated as “I am because you are” – emanated through the ceremony hosted by Joseph Wong, vice-president, international, at Massey College and attended by senior leaders including President Meric Gertler, Chancellor Rose Patten and others.

“I want to congratulate all the recipients for everything that you do and to encourage you to continue doing more,” said UTAAA founder and executive director Henry Ssali.

Community Development Award:

Machar Buol for his public service and leadership in Toronto’s South Sudanese community

Distinguished African-Caribbean Award:

Jodie Glean, for her leadership as U of T’s executive director, equity, diversity and inclusion, and Keita Demming, for his work as an educator and coach advising companies on how to prioritize people and ideas

Distinguished Influencer Award:

Temisan Boyo Fanou, for advancing labour, migration and human rights, and Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey, for his work as a historian, humanitarian and social entrepreneur

Distinguished Volunteer Award:

Oluwatobi Edun, for his commitment to engineering innovation, sustainable energy, entrepreneurship and mentorship

Emerging Academic Award:

Dimpho Redebe, for her scholarship as a PhD candidate researching equity and social justice in engineering education

Global Impact Award:

Tapfuma Musewe, for working to build connectivity between markets in Africa and other regions

Outstanding Recent Alumni Award:

Apefa Adjivon for globe-spanning advocacy to promote equity, human rights and civic engagement, and Jonta Kamara, for work on issues ranging from disability-inclusive education in Malawi to strengthening medical supply chains in Africa

Social Innovation Award:

Margaret Mutumba, for her public health leadership on maternal, sexual and reproductive health in Africa

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Alumni, faculty and staff receive African Scholars Awards

lanthierj — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 21:11:32 +0000

Alumni, faculty and staff receive African Scholars Awards

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Left to right, from top: Michel Chikwanine, Antoinette Handley, Eddie Jjumba, Karima Hashmani; Tshweu Moleme, Sulaiman Jalloh, Mercy Lillian Gichuki, Jeffrey Fasegha; Seggane Musisi, Ismail Kibirige, Entisar Yusuf, Rachel Samuel

Sixteen members of the �ؿ�ζSM community have been recognized with African Scholars Awards.

Created by a group led by Henry Ssali, the founder and executive director of the African Alumni Association, the African Scholars Awards honour alumni, faculty and staff for their contributions in realms ranging from academic achievement and social innovation to community development and volunteering.

“To me, this award is an indication that we are all destined to do great things in our communities and society at large, despite our circumstances,” said alumna Rachel Samuel, who came to U of T from Malawi, where she grew up in a refugee camp, and is now working on a research project on refugee health and mental health at York University.

“This causes me to reflect on my journey and really understand that my thoughts and dreams should never be limited by my circumstances.”

The winners are:

Community Development Award – Rev. Eddie Jjumba, Tshweu Moleme
Outstanding Recent Alumni Award – Rachel Samuel, Entisar Yusuf, Jeffrey Fasegha, Sulaiman Jalloh
Social Innovation Award – Ismail Kibirige
Global Impact Award – Michel Chikwanine, Seggane Musisi
Emerging Academic Award – Mercy Lillian Gichuki, Morris Komakech
Distinguished Volunteer Award – Joan Kasozi, Ayaan Abdulle
Influencers’ Award – Akwasi Owusu-Bempah, Antoinette Handley, Karima Hashmani

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