The UNISDR DIRAJ Media award is an initiative to encourage the media across the region to deepen public understanding of disaster risk and to spread awareness of the drivers of disaster risk in the community.

“This is a good start. We did not get so many entries from the Arab states, but this I believe will change as now there is increased interest of journalists from all over the region to work together with our network – DIRAJ,” said David Owino, founder of the network.

“The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction encourages media to be an active partner in its implementation and the award is a recognition of the important role the media plays in raising awareness and educating the public. We hope that the initiative will continue to prosper and that many more journalists will submit their work for consideration at the next awards ceremony,” said Ms. Mizutori.

The jury was comprised of four members; UNISDR staff: Ragy Saro and Brigitte Leoni, and DIRAJ membersr: Fabiola Monty and Edward Wanyonyi.

Date:

15 Oct 2018

Sources:

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR)

Themes:

Advocacy & Media

Countries:

Benin, Egypt, Kenya, Uganda

Regions:

Africa, Asia