UAE: Student Diana award recipients say they will ‘continue doing more for society’

UAE: Student Diana award recipients say they will ‘continue doing more for society’

Established in memory of the late Princess of Wales, the prize honours young change-makers

Published: Fri 1 Jul 2022, 3:27 PM Last updated: Fri 1 Jul 2022, 3:28 PM

Multiple students in the UAE bagged the prestigious Diana award on Friday, raising the nation's flag high on the global stage for going beyond their calling to usher in a positive transformation in society and elevate people's lives.

Established in memory of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, the award is given out by the charity of the same name and is supported by both her sons, William, the Duke of Cambridge, and Harry, the Duke of Sussex.

Khaleej Times brings you the stories of a few young Diana Award winners from the UAE who are making a difference in the world around them.

10-year-old Shyam Manikandan, who is a student at Delhi Private School (DPS) Sharjah, has shown a yen for humanitarian work that far belies his tender age.

Shyam learnt about environmental issues and sustainable living from his school teachers and documentaries.

His passion started when he saw his sister's work in recycling and was inspired to recycle materials through school programs, 'Aster Volunteer' and 'EEG'.

During neighbourhood campaigns, he prepared handmade flyers requesting people to support