CEO of The Diana Award awarded for her commitment to justice and hope.
The CEO of The Diana Award has been recognised for a lifelong commitment to service, justice and hope with a doctorate from The University of East London (UEL).
Honorary degrees at UEL are awarded to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to social justice, inclusion, and advocacy.
UEL says "Your leadership as CEO of The Diana Award and your tireless advocacy for youth empowerment and social equity exemplify the transformative impact of education and opportunity, when championed with compassion, courage, and integrity."
Receiving her Honorary Doctorate, Dr Tessy Ojo says: "Though I already hold a doctorate, this recognition feels profoundly special; a celebration not of academic pursuit, but of a lifelong commitment to serve, justice, and hope."
Tessy is a passionate and practical campaigner who has gained an international reputation for fostering positive change in the lives of young people and the impact it has on communities around them. At the heart of her work is the belief that with the right support and investment, young people are the best instigators for achieving real, sustainable change in their lives, their communities and the lives of their peers.
The Diana Award was joined by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex as young people led a panel discussion demonstrating how their engagement in social action has positively impacted both their mental health and resilience in life.
As millions of young people head back to school this September, new research, commissioned by leading youth charity The Diana Award and the UK’s largest online mental health support service Kooth, has revealed while more than half (56%) of the UK’s young people have experienced bullying, many are ‘suffering in silence’ with one in three (39%) saying they have avoided telling their parents or carers because they thought they wouldn’t understand.
Today, The Diana Award launched ‘Pledge to Invest’ an initiative which puts the spotlight on the future of youth leadership and how forward-thinking businesses can support.
