July 1, 2011
Akahata reporters’ book about children’s poverty has received a journalism award from an anti-poverty NGO.
Published by the Shinnihon Publishing Co. in 2010, the book, titled, “Can anyone give me something to eat?”, is based on a series of articles in Akahata published in 2009 that reported on the situation of Japanese children living in poverty.
The award is annually given by the Anti-Poverty Network to TV programs, radio programs, newspaper articles, and other forms of media coverage which have made an outstanding contribution to helping the public understand issues concerning poverty.
Published by the Shinnihon Publishing Co. in 2010, the book, titled, “Can anyone give me something to eat?”, is based on a series of articles in Akahata published in 2009 that reported on the situation of Japanese children living in poverty.
The award is annually given by the Anti-Poverty Network to TV programs, radio programs, newspaper articles, and other forms of media coverage which have made an outstanding contribution to helping the public understand issues concerning poverty.
