Sebastián, aged 14 from Paraguay

Sebastián spends his free time teaching under privileged children in his community to play the guitar. He goes to the rural and urban barrios (districts) every week and he teaches both guitar and music theory. Sebastián is passionate and dedicated and sets an example to others. He treats everyone equally and improves young peoples’ lives.

Young Pakistani receives 2nd International Diana Award

Amyen, aged 18, from Pakistan is the second person to receive the International Diana Award.

Aymen was presented with the award for her work with Make a Wish Foundation in Pakistan.

Aymen helps fulfil the wishes of young people with terminal illnesses, such as riding a bike, meeting a cricketer etc. Read More

International Diana Award

Eshwaramma, aged 18 from Karnataka in India.

Eshwaramma is a quadriplegic campaigner and she’s a real motivator and role model. Eshwaramma was nominated by the anti-poverty charity ActionAid for her tireless advocacy and campaigning to increase acceptance of children with disabilities at government and local level. A few years ago, the state government introduced a programme to rehabilitate people with disabilities in the rural sector. When the officials and volunteers were recruited for this work, they were not able to understand the problems faced by those with severe disabilities. Eshwaramma took it upon herself to discuss her case as well as cases of many others with them. A few of these volunteers, being disabled themselves, have seen her enthusiasm and commitment to change the situation of disabled people in the community! Read More