Dr Onyango receives the African Heroes Award, 2010

27 February 2010

Dr Philista Onyango, the Regional Director of the African Network for the Prevention and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN), is the recipient of the African Hero Award in the year 2010

The African Hero Award is an annual award presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to and accomplishments in the continent of Africa. In 1986, she founded ANPPCAN, a child rights organization with 24 national chapters, which has greatly propelled the realization of child rights and child protection in Africa.

Under Dr Onyango’s stewardship, ANPPCAN has worn several awards and the most significant one is the African Union’s Champion of Children’s Award in 2006. This is in recognition of the positive contribution to children's welfare by ANPPCAN in Africa.

Ohio University, through African Students Union uses the award giving ceremony, dubbed "the African Hero's Night" to help the Ohio University and Ohio residents to acquire a vivid image of Africa's great personalities.