According to The Straits Times, the Diana Award has been given to two students in recognition of their formation and management of NGOs here that help the less fortunate.
Aanya Rao, 16 – a student at the National Public School and Nur Hazeem Abdul Nasser – a Yale-NUS graduate, both earned the honor at a virtual ceremony.
The award, which was established in honor of the late British Princess Diana, honors individuals between the ages of 9 and 25 who inspire and motivate the generation to give back to their communities.
About 180 young individuals from 29 different nations, including Mr. Hazeem and Aanya, received the honor.
Art:Connect, a student-led initiative that links Singapore's student art community with patients in healthcare facilities, was founded by Aanya in 2020. With the help of more than 40 volunteers from different schools that make up Art:Connect, eldercare home residents have participated in projects including online befriending and craft sessions.
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The Signpost Project, started by Mr. Hazeem in 2019, uses social media campaigns to combat the societal stigma that elderly tissue paper vendors experience. In addition to spreading awareness, The Signpost Project links elderly cardboard and tissue vendors with the appropriate social support organizations, such as the Ministry of Social and Family Development.
