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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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