The Communication Initiative
Development action with informed and engaged societies
The Communication Initiative
After nearly 28 years, The Communication Initiative (The CI) Global is entering a new chapter. Following a period of transition, the global website has been transferred to the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in South Africa, where it will be administered by the Social and Behaviour Change Communication Division. Wits' commitment to social change and justice makes it a trusted steward for The CI's legacy and future.
 
Co-founder Victoria Martin is pleased to see this work continue under Wits' leadership. Victoria knows that co-founder Warren Feek (1953–2024) would have felt deep pride in The CI Global's Africa-led direction.
 
We honour the team and partners who sustained The CI for decades. Meanwhile, La Iniciativa de Comunicación (CILA) continues independently at cila.comminitcila.com and is linked with The CI Global site.
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Make It Your Own

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Sponsored by The Case Foundation, the Make It Your Own Awards are a direct response to research showing that many people feel disconnected from public leaders and institutions and don’t believe they have the power to make a lasting difference in their community. These awards are for innovative ideas and solutions that can lay the groundwork for bringing people together to engage in long-term social change.



Applicants, either individuals or teams, who reside in one of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico, may submit an idea for one of these same locations (no international projects). Applicants must be 14 years of age or older.



Twenty finalists will be awarded US$10,000 to make their idea a reality. The final four (chosen by the votes of the online community) will get an additional US$25,000 - for a total of US$35,000. The first 1,000 people who apply will receive a 12-month subscription to GOOD magazine and online tools to help them share their idea with others and raise funds online. The top 100 finalists will get a US$100 donation from the Case Foundation to initiate their idea.




The deadline for application is August 8 2007.

Application Info
Further information and application guidelines will be available on the grant launch day, June 26 2007, by clicking here.
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Email from Christine Fanning to The Communication Initiative on June 15 2007.