12 Visionaries Are Honored by the Ford Foundation
GADO Syndicated Editorial Cartoonist Nairobi, Kenya Godfrey Mwampembwa, better known by his pen name GADO, is the most syndicated political cartoonist in Eastern and Central Africa. Through his cartoons and satirical TV series, "The XYZ Show," he has increased awareness of social and political issues, encouraged public participation in discussions about governance and reminded elected officials of their responsibility to the public. With millions of viewers and nearly 120,000 Facebook fans just two years after its debut, "The XYZ Show" has already had an impact both in Kenya and throughout the region. Ford Foundation Visionaries “We can’t think of a more fitting way to mark our anniversary than to spotlight the people who continually infuse new energy and ideas into the effort to solve our most pressing social problems.” — Luis A. Ubiñas, President 4 May 2011 05:01 Africa/Lagos Twelve Social Change Visionaries Are Honored by the Ford Foundation PR Newswire NEW YOR...