A young Filipino man who discovered the world of indigenous peoples and committed himself to improving their lives through education that emphasize literacy, livelihood and leadership skills that uphold their cultural values and traditions

An author from Bangladesh who has advocated for books as the primary source of knowledge and pleasure

An Indian who followed Gandhi's path and supported education for poor children by tapping the resources of the Indian diaspora

Asia's premier business management learning institution based in the Philippines

Thailand's senior minister who mobilized every government agency to fight AIDS and helped formulate Thailand's National AIDS Plan

A Taiwanese Buddhist nun (bhikkhuni), teacher, and philanthropist often called the "Mother Teresa of Asia"

Asia's leading post-graduate institution based in Thailand that promotes technological change and sustainable development in the region.

A medical doctor who addressed rural Thailand's crippling malnutrition

One of the greatest social reformers of India who gave up his lucrative career as lawyer for social service and humanitarian work for the neglected peoples of India