Diana Award was given to an Afghan boy and girl

 

The award was established in 1999 after the name of the late Princess of Wales, Diana. It is one of the most prestigious awards a youngster can receive for their humanitarian work.

 

The two awardees from Afghanistan are Mohammad Jawid Amani and Sabera Saeed.

 

“Jawid has dedicated his efforts to address social and human rights issues in Afghanistan. He established the ‘Change Makers of the World’ volunteer community to create positive change in the society. He has provided education and supplies to dozens of war-affected students and has led educational and cultural programmes to improve people’s lives. In 2021, he worked for youth-engagement in the Intra-Afghan Peace Process through the NYCP initiative,” Diana Award website said.

 

“Sabera founded the ‘TAIB Education Foundation’ in Afghanistan to provide free and voluntary educational services for girls. Despite the difficult political situation, they were determined to ensure that no girl would be left behind. Sabera works tirelessly, managing all the classes themself and offering various subjects, including languages, computers, and school subjects. Their work has had a profound social impact, with over 10,000 girls benefiting from these classes. Serving as a role model and motivating others to join their cause and share their knowledge, Sabera’s efforts have helped decrease forced and underage marriages and challenged cultural barriers to girls’ education,” the website said.