8 Pakistanis Win Diana Award 2026 for Outstanding Social Work — Full List
Eight young Pakistanis have received the prestigious Diana Award 2026, gaining international recognition for their contributions to education, healthcare, women’s empowerment, disaster relief and social development.
The recipients were among 198 young changemakers from 44 countries honoured during a virtual ceremony on November 4, 2026.
According to The Diana Award’s official announcement, the recognition celebrates young people creating meaningful improvements in their communities.
Who Are the 8 Pakistani Diana Award Winners?
The following Pakistanis received the 2026 award:
| Recipient | Recognised Contribution |
|---|---|
| Ali Azan Ahmed Manj | Healthcare access for underserved communities |
| Areeba Suleman | Girls’ education and youth leadership |
| Mariam Rehman | Free legal assistance and girls’ empowerment |
| Muhammad Ibrahim | Flood relief and water conservation |
| Noor Abdul Ghani | Science and technology education for girls |
| Reya Yassir Khawaja | Menstrual health awareness |
| Sara Ali | Polio prevention and vaccination awareness |
| Vishal Parkash | Financial inclusion and entrepreneurship |
How Have These Young Pakistanis Made a Difference?
Ali Azan Ahmed Manj has supported healthcare initiatives in Karachi and rural Sindh. His Humanity Initiative has reportedly served more than 10,000 patients.
Areeba Suleman, founder of SheRise Pakistan, has helped over 6,000 students through educational and leadership programmes in South Punjab.
Mariam Rehman established The Pro-Justice Project, connecting people with volunteer lawyers. The initiative has supported more than 1,000 legal cases.
Muhammad Ibrahim has used geographic information systems (GIS) to support flood-damage assessments. His work has contributed to recovery planning for nearly 300,000 families.
Noor Abdul Ghani founded WinSci Pakistan to encourage girls and young women to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Reya Yassir Khawaja founded SAFE, an initiative promoting menstrual hygiene education and access to essential supplies.
Sara Ali established the Pakistan Polio Project, mobilising volunteers to promote vaccination awareness and counter misinformation.
Vishal Parkash founded initiatives supporting financial inclusion, including RUBAN, which connects women artisans with formal markets.
These achievements are documented in the official 2026 Diana Award Roll of Honour.
What Is the Diana Award?
The Diana Award honours young people who demonstrate leadership through social action and humanitarian work.
Established in memory of Princess Diana, the award recognises contributions to four United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:
- Quality education
- Good health and wellbeing
- Reduced inequalities
- Climate action
Prince William and Prince Harry Congratulate Winners
Prince William and Prince Harry sent congratulatory letters to the 2026 recipients, acknowledging their commitment to improving communities.
The awards highlight how Pakistani youth-led initiatives are addressing practical challenges, including education inequality, public health and climate resilience.