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Digital Courage Award

Announcement
1.9 Minutes
FNF Myanmar

Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) presents proudly the “Digital Courage Award” for Myanmar’s courageous freedom fighters.
 
In the past, there were many unsung heroes fighting for rights and freedom of the people in Myanmar. Unknown to the public, they have not received the deserved acknowledgement of and their tales submerged in the tide of history.
 
Mobile technologies have recently increased information access and enabled freedom fighters to reach other people more efficiently. In this way, not only prominent political figures but also normal people have become agents of change in the fight for freedom.
 
FNF acknowledges the importance of these change agents and the usage of mobile technologies for the transition towards an open society. Therefore, FNF wants to reward their effort and motivate others in their fight for freedom and rights. The Digital Courage Award will be awarded to the most courageous freedom fighters in Myanmar every year
 
Nomination for the Award
 
Nominations are accepted by third parties – persons or organizations, not from FNF or the nominee themselves.  
 
If you know a person who has shown their outstanding courage in the digital sphere or by usage of digital technologies, please send the filled out nomination form to aung_thu.hein@fnst.org or khinluttlatt.tun@fnst.org no later than 26th October 2018.
 
Eligibility for nomination
 
The nominee must be a Myanmar citizen or a Myanmar organization, and the nominee must have done something courageous related to digital spaces.
 
If a nomination meets the above criteria, it will be considered as an eligible nomination and will enter the screening process.
 
Selection of the Winner
 
An independent jury will select the eligible nominees and chose the 10 finalists. They will be evaluated by a three components scoring system. - Bravery - Fight for Freedom - Role Model
 
The jury will select the winner, and the first and second runner-up, and they will be invited to the award ceremony in November.
 
The winner will be awarded with 2000 US Dollar together with a trophy and a certificate from FNF. The first and second runner-up will receive a trophy and a certificate from FNF.
 
Contact Information
 
For more information, please contact Aung Thu Hein +959420122490, aung_thu.hein@fnst.org or Khin Lutt Latt Tun +959421084558, khinluttlatt.tun@fnst.org