It is a tribute to his three-year hard work in preparing Bristol's bid to be part of a national network of cities recognised as providing a comprehensive, co-ordinated approach to the welfare of people moving to the city, and community cohesion.
Maisokwadzo picked up the European award in the category ‘individuals’ (sponsored by Adecco Group)at the high profile Charity Gala in Brussels last Friday where the ENAR Foundation presented its first Awards for a racism-free Europe to an ‘exceptional individual, NGO and company’ whose commitment has contributed to achieving a racism-free Europe and to making equality for all a concrete reality.
Collecting an individual award from ENAR in Brussels for his efforts to make Bristol proud to be a place of welcome and safety for people seeking sanctuary from war and persecution, Maisokwadzo said:
“I’m excited and motivated to receive such an award particularly getting it a day after Bristol celebrated the launch of its status as a "City of Sanctuary".”
Presenting the award, Bruce Roch, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Adecco Group, sponsor of the individual award said: “We are excited to support the good work done by Forward Maisokwadzo. Our company is proud of diversity and honour people with skills. Forward we value the inspiring work you do in Bristol and we offer you E2, 500.”
Other winners in the NGO and Company category were an anti-discrimination network in Berlin, Germany and an arts company based in Galway, Ireland, respectively. The two were sponsored by L’Oreal and Sodex respectively.
The president of the ENAR Foundation, Chibo Onjeji, said: “These Awards give visibility to many actors who strive, often anonymously and against all odds, to improve our collective daily life by pushing for inclusion, respect, diversity and equality at all levels of our society. In particular in the current climate of increasing xenophobia and populist rhetoric, we need to keep the work towards achieving equality alive, for the benefit of all members of society.”
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