UAE<\/a> time during the sixth edition of the award ceremony, at the Founder\u2019s Memorial in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, which will be livestreamed on the award\u2019s social media channels:Zayed Award for Human Fraternity – YouTube<\/p>Named in honor of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, founder of the United Arab Emirates, the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity stands as a testament to his revered humanitarian legacy and unwavering commitment to serving people of every background.<\/p>
The Honorable Mia Amor Mottley <\/strong>was selected by the judging committee for her leadership on climate action and policy. Prime Minister Mottley launched the Bridgetown Initiative in 2022, a call for decisive action to reform global financial systems to take into consideration climate inequality. She has committed to achieving 100% renewable energy for Barbados by 2030, investing in solar, wind, and other clean energy sources to reduce the island\u2019s reliance on fossil fuels. The prime minister has pioneered debt-for-climate swaps, enabling countries to reallocate national debt toward climate resilience projects.<\/p>Global food relief organization World Central Kitchen<\/strong> (WCK) – founded by Chef Jos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s in 2010 \u2013 provides food relief to communities suffering from humanitarian crises and natural disasters. Since its founding, WCK has delivered more than 300 million meals to communities in over 30 countries, including 70+ million meals to Palestinians in Gaza since October 2023. Partnering with local chefs, volunteers, and suppliers, WCK supports local economies while delivering fresh, nutritious meals. Through collaborations – including with the United Arab Emirates – and its innovative \u2018first-on-the-ground\u2019 approach allowing for rapid response to crises under challenging circumstances, WCK has demonstrated its innovative capabilities in providing meals to the people who need them most.<\/p>Fifteen-year-old Ethiopian American health innovator Heman Bekele<\/strong> is being honored for his ambition to save the lives of the most vulnerable and his vision of accessible and affordable healthcare. At 14, he developed a cost-effective soap to prevent and treat early-stage skin cancer\u2014an idea that earned him the title of TIME\u2019s 2024 \u2018Kid of the Year\u2019 and recognition in various science competitions. Heman now collaborates with researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health to develop the life-saving soap and seeks to expand global access to healthcare solutions for those who need it most.<\/p>Following the honorees announcement, Secretary-General of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity H.E.Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam<\/strong> said: \u201cIt is the judging committee\u2019s honor to spotlight three outstanding honorees who are addressing some of today\u2019s most urgent challenges\u2014climate resilience, humanitarian relief, and youth-driven innovation. This year\u2019s recipients demonstrate that transformative work can be undertaken at any age, in any place in the world, and in any field. By honoring Prime Minister Mottley, World Central Kitchen, and Heman Bekele, we seek to inspire others to envision and act towards a better future for the world.\u201d<\/p>For her part, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, <\/strong>2025 judging committee member and Director-General of the World Trade Organization said: \u201cThe honorees have gone the extra mile to make a difference in the everyday lives of people around the globe, which will benefit humanity going forward. Their dedication to uplifting communities reflects the spirit of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity and serves as a reminder that, through a sense of unity among humankind and commitment to one another, we can drive profound and lasting change.\u201d<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Zayed Award for Human Fraternity today announced its 2025 honorees:Prime Minister of Barbados and climate change champion The HonorableMia Amor Mottley, SC, MP, humanitarian organization World Central Kitchen founded by Chef Jos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s, and 15-year-old health innovator Heman Bekele \u2013 the award\u2019s first youth honoree. 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