Child Rights & Protection
Media Awards (CRAPMA)
Celebrating Media Excellence in Child Rights and Protection
Honouring Journalists Who Give Children a Voice
The Child Rights & Protection Media Awards (CRAPMA) is CRALAF's annual recognition programme, honouring journalists, media houses and digital content creators whose work advances children's rights, highlights child protection concerns, and gives voice to vulnerable children across Kenya.
Held each year as part of the commemoration of Universal Children's Day, the Awards bring together government institutions, development partners, civil society organisations and media practitioners to celebrate excellence in ethical, child-sensitive reporting.
Why the Awards Matter
CRAPMA does more than celebrate good journalism it actively shapes it. By recognising responsible, child-sensitive storytelling, the Awards:
- Promote ethical and child-sensitive journalism across traditional and digital platforms
- Raise public awareness on child abuse, neglect, violence, harmful cultural practices, and children in conflict with the law
- Strengthen collaboration between media, government, development partners and civil society working on children's issues
- Encourage greater media engagement in promoting children's rights and wellbeing
Convened by CRALAF in collaboration with the state department for children Services
Kenya Alliance for the Advancement of Children's Rights
The 7th Annual CRAPMA (2015)
Held on 20th November 2015 at the Hotel Intercontinental, Nairobi.
Recognition
Celebrated journalists who demonstrated excellence in reporting on child rights and protection issues.
Awareness
Raised public awareness on abuse, neglect, violence, harmful cultural practices, and children in conflict with the law.
Collaboration
Strengthened partnerships between media, government and civil society to advance children's rights.