SFCG’s Studio Ijambo Staffer Wins Journalism Award

Charles Ndayisenga with his award

Congratulations to Charles Ndayisenga of Studio Ijambo in Burundi, who won first prize for his show, Icibare CaCu, in an award given by UNHCR and the Bureau Integré des Nations Unies au Burundi (BINUB).  

The award ceremony was held this year in Bujumbura on June 20^th, marking World Refugee Day. First prize was awarded to a media professional who produced and broadcast an exemplary show on refugees and/or returnees.  

Icibare CaCu is a radio program that airs every week in Burundi and across the Tanzanian border in the refugee camp and revolves around land conflict in Burundi. It is a problem faced by many Burdundians because of limited access to land and the repatriation of returning refugees. The prize was awarded for an episode on access to cultivable land for returnees.  

A recent monitoring survey on Icibare CaCu showed that half of all radio listening respondents listen to the program.  81% of respondents who listen regularly said that the program helps them know how to resolve conflicts. 

Congratulations again to Charles and Studio Ijambo!