Hot Sun Foundation is pleased to announce that co-founder Nathan Collett has been awarded the Institute of International Education's (IIE) 2008 New Leaders Group Award for Mutual Understanding.
Nathan received the New Leaders Award for the Hot Sun Foundation project CALL AND RESPONSE, the ongoing video exchange between youth of the urban slums of Nairobi and youth in the USA. CALL AND RESPONSE was described by IIE as a project that "strongly supports the mission and goals of the New Leaders Group and holds much promise for the future of US-Kenya relations”.
IIE further noted, "With dedication and leadership like yours, IIE is able to continue "Opening Minds to the World" through international exchange - more important today than ever before. The intent of the New Leaders Group Award is to recognize some of the best and the brightest young professionals and to encourage them to contribute and further promote their innovative ideas, valuable knowledge and dedication to the cause of mutual understanding."
IIE is a global leader in the exchange of people and ideas. An independent not-for-profit organization founded in 1919, IIE is among the world’s largest and most experienced international education and training organizations, (www.iie.org).
Congratulations to Nathan, Goddy Ojiambo, coordinator, and the youth in Kibera, who are participating in CALL AND RESPONSE.
