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The Immediate Past Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, the Most Rev. Dr. Robert Kwasi Aboagye-Mensah has received the prestigious African Humanitarian Integrity Award for his exemplary leadership, initiative and commitment in promoting Human dignity and sustainable livelihood in Africa. The Research Fellow at the School of Divinity, University of Yale and Senior Member of African Theologian Fellowship (ATF) has been leading change for hurting children and families in the most disadvantaged communities in Africa; advocating for support voiceless and mobilizing resources directed at programmes and projects that have lasting positive impact on children whose lives are affected by extreme poverty, low level of education and inadequate healthcare. The Award was presented to him at the just ended fifth edition of the African Humanitarian Fundraiser, Total Emancipation 2014-United Against Child Poverty on Saturday 20th December, 2014 at the World Trade Centre, Accra and was under the theme; The Effects of Child Poverty on the Socio-Economic Development of the African Continent. The International Secretariat of African Rights Initiative International Relief and Development Organization instituted the African Humanitarian Integrity Award which was launched at the British Council Hall, Accra-Ghana in honour of one of its outstanding members, Mr. James Ntim Amponsah, Deputy Controller and Accountant General ( Treasuries ) Republic of Ghana/ an International humanitarian and Change Agent who for many years has been leading change from behind for many hurting children and families in Ghana and beyond. The vision of the Award is to encourage grassroots mobilization of resource to achieve local, national, continental and global development target. The continental excellent award upholds distinctive servant-leadership and promotes individual and group/corporate initiatives in promoting human dignity and sustainable livelihood in Africa and beyond. The award scheme was founded on the belief that �our common humanity is much better than our individual and interesting needs�. Most Rev. Dr. Robert Kwasi Aboagye-Mensah ( middle) with some of the children benefiting from his initiative at the Methodist-Rafiki Village. Speaking on the Award the Chairman of Atlantic Trust Holding and Atlantic Holdings of Dubai who is also the Chairman of African Rights Initiative International, Mr. Alex Asiedu said each year, his organization combs Ghana and Africa for selfless individuals and institutions who serve Africa, especially, the most vulnerable groups with honest intent and effective, self-initiated and sustainable programmes and funding that involve communities and wider society. African Rights Initiative International is an International Relief and Development Organization responsible for promoting human dignity and sustainable livelihood in Africa and beyond. ARII works with children, families and their communities by tackling poverty in all its forms. Introducing the Most Rev. Robert Aboagye-Mensah to the Eminent Professionals and Leaders and the Business World for the Award, Mr. Prince Williams Oduro, Executive Director of ARII said �we are glad to inform you that your selfless act of love, initiative and commitment in establishing the Methodist-Rafiki Village at Gyahadze, Winneba, Ghana that provides housing, education, nutritional meals and support for hundreds of orphans and abandoned children through the partnership in Christ between The Methodist Church Ghana and the Rafiki Foundation, Inc. USA has been recognized by the organization and its international partners as a model for leading change for children across the African Continent�. After the Award: from Left: Her Honour Rita Agyemang Budu, Representing the Chief Justice of Ghana, Her Ladyship Georgina Wood, Professor Mrs. Goski Alarbi, University of Professional Studies, Professor Alarbi, Vice Chancellor for University of Professional Studies, Most. Rev. Dr. Robert Aboagye-Mensah, Immediate Past Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Child Ghana with wife. Mrs. Gladys Odoi of the Methodist Church Ghana and Prof. John Amuasi, Former Chairman of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission. The well attended International humanitarian event under the distinguished chairmanship of Mr. Alex Asiedu, Chairman-Atlantic Trust Holding Limited and Atlantic Holdings of Dubai had Professor Joshua Alarbi, Vice Chancellor for University for Professsional Studies and Board Chairman for SNIIT and Her Honour Mrs. Agyemang Budu, representing Her Ladyship Mrs. Georgina Wood, Chief Justice of the republic of Ghana, as the Guests of Honour. Also in attendance were Mr. James Ntim Amponsah (Deputy Controller and Accountant General-(ICTM), Republic of Ghana, Mrs. Mawuena Trebarh, CEO of Ghana Investment Promotions Council, Professor Mrs. Alarbi, Professor John Amuasi, For Chairman of Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Dr. Bryan Cox, CEO of The Spinal Clinic & Chiropractic Around, Ministers of State, other state officials, Celebrities, Representatives of the UN System, Board members, ARII Foreign Representatives, Media and many more. A multinational Corporation, Cargill Ghana Limited also received the Global Community Impact Award category for their Education and Development Partnerships across the globe, especially in developing countries like Ghana with Mr. Enoch Oduro and Mr. Emmanuel Sampson Kwarm receiving the Youth Impact Award category for their advocacies that serve hundreds deprived children in rural Ghana. Led by the Chief Justice, the event was also used to officially commission the five newly appointed Ambassadors for the United Against Child Poverty Campaign in Africa . They are Mrs. Mawuena Trebarh-CEO of Ghana Investment Promotions Centre, Mr. Emmanuel Dei-Tumi-CEO of the Future Leaders Group, Zynnel Lydia Zuh-Actress & Producer/CEO Five Star Pictures, Rev. Prof. Edwin M. Korley, Ghana�s Representative to the Universal Peace Federation of the UN and Mr. Benny Fiifi Ashun, Head of Sales and Distribution-Ghacem. Ambassadors. They work to ensure that every child has access to emergency healthcare, education, and life essentials that make the quality of life. The event was also used to raise support for the Family Village Project, a model multi-purpose projects providing educational, health and protection for destitute children in Africa.