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Pakistan

Malala Yousafzai

Working for girls’ education — her foundation has published its 2026 report.Malala Fund ↗Source published: Oct 6, 2026Photo: Simon Davis/DFID · 2015 · CC BY 2.0 · Resized and cropped for display

Liberia

Leymah Gbowee

The Liberian peacebuilder’s foundation welcomed seventy new scholarship students in October.Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa ↗Source published: Oct 1, 2026Photo: Jon Styer / Eastern Mennonite University · 2011 · CC BY 3.0 · Resized and cropped for display

Congo - Kinshasa

Denis Mukwege

As founder of Panzi Hospital, he helps survivors of violence heal and rebuild their lives in DR Congo.Panzi Hospital ↗Profile verified: Oct 21, 2026Photo: Foreign and Commonwealth Office · 2018 · CC BY 2.0 · Resized and cropped for display

Sierra Leone

Ishmael Beah

The Sierra Leonean author speaks up for the rights of children affected by war.UNICEF ↗Profile verified: Oct 21, 2026Photo: Nicolas Richoffer · 2008 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and cropped for display

Nepal

Mira Rai

The Nepali trail runner opens pathways to sport, education and professional development for young women.Mira Rai Initiative ↗Profile verified: Oct 21, 2026Photo: Prabina Karki · 2015 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and cropped for display

Ethiopia

Haile Gebrselassie

The Ethiopian running legend helped make running a community experience by founding the Great Ethiopian Run.World Athletics ↗Profile verified: Oct 21, 2026Photo: Alexxx86 · 2011 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resized and cropped for display

Iraq

Nadia Murad

The Iraqi Nobel Peace Prize laureate works to support survivors and rebuild communities in Sinjar.Nadia’s Initiative ↗Profile verified: Oct 21, 2026Photo: BMEIA / Gruber · 2023 · CC BY 2.0 · Resized and cropped for display

Uganda

Joshua Cheptegei

The Ugandan runner’s foundation creates community opportunities through sport and education.Joshua Cheptegei Development Foundation ↗Profile verified: Oct 21, 2026Photo: Rebeccananonof · 2026 · CC0 1.0 · Resized and cropped for display

Syria

Yusra Mardini

The Olympic swimmer brings attention to refugees’ talents and opportunities.UNHCR / ACNUR ↗Source published: Sep 25, 2026Photo: United Nations · 2016 · CC BY 3.0 · Resized and cropped for display

Malawi

William Kamkwamba

The Malawian inventor supports community solutions built on local knowledge and hands-on learning.Moving Windmills ↗Profile verified: Oct 21, 2026Photo: Rod Penn / Scotland Malawi Partnership · 2019 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and cropped for display

Senegal

Sadio Mané

By funding a hospital and school in Bambali, he turns football success into opportunities for his Senegalese community.Peace and Sport ↗Profile verified: Oct 21, 2026Photo: Steindy · 2013 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resized and cropped for display

Benin

Angélique Kidjo

As Batonga’s founder, the Beninese singer expands opportunities for girls and young women.Batonga Foundation ↗Profile verified: Oct 21, 2026Photo: Simon Davis / Department for International Development · 2013 · CC BY 2.0 · Resized and cropped for display

Afghanistan

Nadia Nadim

Born in Afghanistan, she became a Danish international footballer and doctor, and advocates for girls’ education.UNRIC ↗Source published: Mar 6, 2026Photo: Ray Terrill · 2016 · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Resized and cropped for display

Mali

Salif Keita

The Malian singer’s foundation supports dignity and equal treatment for people with albinism.Salif Keita ↗Profile verified: Oct 21, 2026Photo: ProtoplasmaKid · 2015 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and cropped for display

Venezuela

Yulimar Rojas

The Venezuelan triple jumper returned from injury to win silver at the 2026 World Indoor Championships.World Athletics ↗Source published: Mar 21, 2026Photo: Dan Maharry · 2017 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and cropped for display

South Sudan

Emmanuel Jal

As Gua Africa’s founder, the South Sudanese musician supports education for young people affected by war.Gua Africa ↗Profile verified: Oct 21, 2026Photo: Tore Sætre / Wikimedia · 2018 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and cropped for display

Côte d’Ivoire

Didier Drogba

Beyond football: his foundation works to improve learning conditions in rural schools.Fondation Didier Drogba ↗Source published: Jun 2, 2026Photo: Y.Leclercq · 2019 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and cropped for display

Somalia

Ilwad Elman

She supports youth education, peacebuilding and human rights in Somalia.Elman Peace ↗Profile verified: Oct 21, 2026Photo: Eunice Lau · 2012 · CC BY 3.0 · Resized and cropped for display

Kyrgyzstan

Aisuluu Tynybekova

As Kyrgyzstan’s first wrestling world champion, she opened a new chapter in her country’s sport.United World Wrestling ↗Profile verified: Oct 21, 2026Photo: Jørgen Løken · 2021 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and cropped for display

Bangladesh

Runa Khan

As founder of Bangladesh’s Friendship, she works for communities that are difficult to reach.Friendship ↗Profile verified: Oct 21, 2026Photo: Sheybonti Rayees · 2023 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and cropped for display

Ecuador

Richard Carapaz

Alongside cycling, he advocates for children’s rights in Ecuador as a UNICEF Friend.UNICEF Ecuador ↗Profile verified: Oct 21, 2026Photo: UNICEF Ecuador · 2019 · CC BY 2.0 · Resized and cropped for display

Sri Lanka

Kumar Sangakkara

The Sri Lankan cricketer also contributes to the work of the Foundation of Goodness.Foundation of Goodness ↗Profile verified: Oct 21, 2026Photo: Sampath s / English Wikipedia · 2009 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resized and cropped for display

South Africa

Siya Kolisi

Alongside sport, he helps build community opportunities through the foundation he co-founded with Rachel Kolisi.Kolisi Foundation ↗Profile verified: Oct 21, 2026Photo: Stefano Delfrate · 2022 · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Resized and cropped for display

Cambodia

Rithy Panh

As Bophana’s founder, the Cambodian director makes his country’s audiovisual memory accessible.Bophana Center ↗Profile verified: Oct 21, 2026Photo: Harald Krichel · 2022 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resized and cropped for display

Kenya

Eliud Kipchoge

The Kenyan marathon runner supports access to learning through UNESCO’s 2026 education campaign.UNESCO ↗Profile verified: Oct 21, 2026Photo: Denis Barthel · 2015 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and cropped for display

Armenia

Henrikh Mkhitaryan

The Armenian footballer also advocates for equal opportunities for children as a UNICEF Ambassador.UNICEF Armenia ↗Profile verified: Oct 21, 2026Photo: Дмитрий Голубович · 2017 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resized and cropped for display

Colombia

Caterine Ibargüen

The Colombian triple jumper found a new direction after setbacks and became an Olympic champion in Rio.World Athletics ↗Profile verified: Oct 21, 2026Photo: Seleccionantioquia · 2012 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resized and cropped for display

Uzbekistan

Oksana Chusovitina

With eight Olympic appearances, the Uzbek gymnast embodies an extraordinary sporting career of perseverance.World Gymnastics ↗Profile verified: Oct 21, 2026Photo: Olympic.uz / National Olympic Committee of Uzbekistan · 2024 · CC BY 4.0 · Resized and cropped for display

Georgia

Zaza Pachulia

The Georgian basketball player also supports sport at home through the academy he founded in Tbilisi.Golden State Warriors / NBA ↗Profile verified: Oct 21, 2026Photo: Keith Allison · 2017 · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Resized and cropped for display

Lebanon

Nadine Labaki

Through film and her support for UNHCR, the Lebanese director brings attention to refugees.UNHCR ↗Profile verified: Oct 21, 2026Photo: Omernos · 2007 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resized and cropped for display

Palestinian Territories

Hanan Al Hroub

The Palestinian teacher uses learning through play and trust to support children who have experienced violence.Global Teacher Prize ↗Profile verified: Oct 21, 2026Photo: Gobierno de Chile · 2016 · CC BY 2.0 · Resized and cropped for display

Bolivia

Roberto Mamani Mamani

The Bolivian artist shares his Andean roots through colourful murals that connect communities.University of Pennsylvania ↗Profile verified: Oct 21, 2026Photo: Jascha Goltermann · 2011 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resized and cropped for display

Peru

Sofía Mulánovich

The Peruvian surfing champion’s journey from world competition to the Olympics is featured by the ISA.International Surfing Association ↗Profile verified: Oct 21, 2026Photo: Chipoco · 2007 · Public domain · Resized and cropped for display

Paraguay

Roque Santa Cruz

Paraguay’s international record goalscorer offers young footballers a sporting career to look up to.FIFA ↗Profile verified: Oct 21, 2026Photo: Mundo arte Paraguay · 2025 · CC BY 4.0 · Resized and cropped for display

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