2022, July 11
Share this articleThe Diana Award honours young people who work to improve the lives of others.
Mohammad Habib Abdullah, Master student at NU Graduate School of Public Policy (NU GSPP), has received the prestigious Diana Award for his work in social impact.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Afghanistan, Mohammad established the Yuz Yigit Charity Foundation to recruit and mobilise volunteers to raise awareness and distribute COVID-19 kits as well as daily necessities to the most affected families.
Furthermore, as the pandemic decimated the education system in Afghanistan, Mohammad also created an online learning and networking platform called "YOUTH for YOUTH" and established a wider network of Afghan intellectuals to deliver talks on a range of topics for Afghan youth.
“I am so delighted and proud to receive this award mainly for my community level (Yuz Yigit Charity Foundation), national level (YOUTH for YOUTH), and international level initiatives. As the recipient of this prestigious award, I am now inspired and motivated more than ever to go above and beyond in my daily life in order to create and sustain positive changes in the lives of others,” shared Mohammad. The award was launched in honour of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, as a charity legacy to her belief that young people have the power to change the world. The award's purpose is to appreciate and celebrate the work young people do for society.
Mohammad is currently earning a Master of Public Administration at NU GSPP. At the same time, Mohammad is the current vice-president of Student Government (SG), president of the Association of International Students (AOIS), and president of the Graduate School of Public Policy Student Council.
We sincerely congratulate Mohammad on this prestigious award and wish him further success in his activities!
