CSR-in-Action Advocacy, a prominent advocate for sustainability and social impact, has announced the winners of the sixth Community and Human Rights (CAHR) Africa Awards.

Since 2018, the CAHR Africa Awards has honoured individuals and organisations committed to advancing community development and human rights across Africa.

Celebrating outstanding individuals and organisations across six categories, the winners in the individual category were Omotoyosi Odufuye of Nigeria, Mercy Odondo of Kenya and Ifenla Oligbinde, who were winners of the Hajiya Gambo Sawaba Community Impact Award, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti Human Rights Award, and Mallam Aminu Kano Award for Leadership, respectively.

Bukar Mohammed won the Apostle Hayford Alile Humanitarian Award and a N500,000 grant.

In the corporate categories, winners were Yield Africa, recipient of the MKO Abiola Community Engagement Award, and TechHer Africa, winner of the Josephine Nkemdilim Masade Equal Rights Award.

Additionally, Access Bank and Ford Foundation were specially acknowledged for their long-standing support of CSR-in-Action initiatives, empowering the organisation’s ongoing sustainability advocacy projects and impact.

A highlight of the ceremony was the special recognition of Tunde Onakoya, Founder of Chess in Slums Africa, a Non-Profit Organisation dedicated to empowering children in underserved communities through chess education, fostering critical thinking and resilience.

He was awarded the Josephine Nkemdilim Masade Special Recognition Award, along with a grant of N500,000 to support his impactful work.

Chief Executive of CSR-in-Action, Bekeme Olowola, highlighted the courage and commitment of this year’s awardees, stating, “This year, we honour exceptional individuals and organisations driving positive change. Their selflessness, perseverance, and innovative spirit leave us deeply moved and remind us why we are committed to this mission, pushing our team to raise the bar in recognising those who champion positive social impact.”

She said CSR-in-Action has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to fostering positive social impact through initiatives such as the community engagement standards (CES), endorsed by the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, which reinforce responsible relationships within the extractive industries.

By focusing on sustainability, community empowerment, and human rights, she said CSR-in-Action continues to amplify the voices of change-makers, support impactful solutions, and forge partnerships dedicated to creating lasting transformation across communities and industries.

Kate Henshaw, social advocate and chairman of the CAHR Africa Awards Jury, commended the transparency and integrity of the awards process.