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Eugenio Lemos, 2023 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee from Timor-Leste, founder and CEO of Permatil in Timor-Leste, discussed how integrated social development approaches can drive robust and equitable growth, focusing on Permaculture Timor Lorosa'e (Permatil Timor-Leste)...

Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong, a leading obstetrician-gynecologist and advocate for Agent Orange victims in Vietnam, is elected as one of five 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees. Recognized for her transformative work in public health and her tireless advocacy for Agent Orange...

Rural Doctors Movement from Thailand has been named as one of the recipients of the 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Award, widely regarded as Asia’s premier prize and highest honor. This recognition highlights the profound impact of the movement’s decades-long efforts to bring...

The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation has named Miyazaki Hayao, co-founder of Studio Ghibli, as one of the 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees. This recognition highlights Miyazaki's contributions to animation and his ability to address complex issues like environmental...

The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation has formally announced that the 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee for Emergent Leadership is environmental activist and forest conservationist Farwiza Farhan from Aceh, Indonesia. Farhan’s lifelong environmental advocacy has manifested...

Karma Phuntsho is hailed as one of the recipients of the 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Award, widely recognized as Asia’s premier prize and highest honor. He is the first ever Bhutanese individual who has received this recognition. Karma Phuntsho is president and founder of...

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The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF), in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Delhi, hosted "Celebrating Greatness of Spirit in Delhi" at the India Habitat Centre on 2 September 2024. This special gathering is in commemoration of...

The Board of Trustees, Officers, and Staff of the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and relatives of Howard Dee, 2018 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee from the Philippines. Howard Dee passed away on August 21 at the...

The Board of Trustees, Officers, and Staff of the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and relatives of Vo-Tong Xuan. A 1993 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee for Government Service from Vietnam, Xuan's pioneering...

The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) held the event “Celebrating Greatness of Spirit in Manila” last July 2 at the Ramon Magsaysay Center located at its headquarters in Malate, Manila, Philippines. Convened by Amb. Delia D. Albert, a returning Board of Trustee...

The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) is proud to announce that the book series, "The Greatness of Spirit: Stories of Love, Courage, and Service," has been honored with the Gold Stevie Award for Innovation in NGO Publications. This accolade was awarded at the...