Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025
The Ramon Magsaysay Award, established in 1958, celebrates exceptional "greatness of spirit and transformative leadership in Asia." As of 2025, over 300 individuals and organizations have been recognized for their contributions.
2025 Awardees
- Educate Girls: An Indian organization known as the Foundation to Educate Girls Globally. It aims to address gender injustice in education across India's rural and remote areas, creating a ripple effect that benefits families, communities, and society at large.
- Shaahina Ali: Acknowledged from the Maldives for her contributions.
- Flaviano Antonio L. Villanueva: Recognized from the Philippines, known for opposing former President Rodrigo Duterte’s controversial drug war, which led to widespread human rights abuses.
Educate Girls' Achievements
- First Indian organization to win the Ramon Magsaysay Award.
- Commended for its innovative efforts in promoting education among underprivileged girls.
