“Zayed for humanitarian brotherhood” announces the names of the honorees for the year 2025

The Zayed Award for Humanitarian Brotherhood has announced the names of the honored people in the sixth edition of 2025, and they are Mia Amrah Motley, Prime Minister of Barbados, Senior Adviser, Parliament member and activist in the field of control of climate change, and the “Global Central Cuisine Organization” founded by Chef Jose Andres, Al -Mabtar and the scientific researcher in the field of Health Hyman Bekele, 15, who is the first young man to receive this award.

The award is granted to individuals and organizations based on an independent jury decision, in honor of their prominent contributions to addressing urgent societal issues, and promoting peace and solidarity between different societies at the local and global levels.

The honoring event is held on February 4, 2025, in the “Zayed Founder’s edifice” in Abu Dhabi, and it is broadcast directly on the social media channels of the award.

The Zayed Award for Humanitarian Brotherhood was called in honor of the founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God bless him, and a testimony to his ancient human heritage, and his firm commitment to extending a helping hand to peoples from different cultures and backgrounds.

Control of climate change

The jury, Mia Amrah Motley, awarded this year, in appreciation of its leadership role in the field of combating climate change at the global level and climate policies, as Prime Minister Motley launched the “Bridges” initiative in 2022, calling for decisive measures to reform global financial systems to confront climate crises and achieve Equality, and committed to achieving the adoption of the Republic of Barbados by 100% on renewable energy by 2030, and investing in renewable energy sources of solar energy, wind energy, etc., with the aim of reducing dependence on fossil fuels, which is also a pioneer in the field of debt barter in exchange for climate work, which allowed countries Resine national debts to support climate projects.

An exceptional humanitarian organization

The honoring of the “International Central Cuisine” organization, founded by Chef Jose Andres in 2010, comes in appreciation of the exceptional humanitarian efforts in providing food relief to societies that suffer from humanitarian crises and natural disasters, as the organization distributed more than 300 million meals in more than 30 countries, including, including More than 70 million meals for Palestinian families in Gaza since October 2023.

Through cooperation with chefs, volunteers and local suppliers, the organization seeks to support local economies and provide fresh and nutritious meals within its relief efforts, and thanks to its distinguished partnerships, which include cooperation with the United Arab Emirates, and its innovative approach that guarantees that the “first relief organization in the field” is which which is It enables it to provide a quick response to crises in difficult circumstances, the organization has shown its distinguished ability to spread the spirit of hope and provide the necessary support to those who need it.

He also honors the 15 -year -old Ethiopian and American researcher Heman Bekelei, in appreciation of his ambitious work to save human lives and his vision to provide affordable health care and available to all. At the age of fourteen, innovator Bekeley managed to develop effective soap to prevent skin cancer in its early stages and treatment, which was the innovation that made Time magazine give him the title of a year of year in 2024, in addition to honoring him in many scientific competitions. Heiman is now cooperating with researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg College for Public Health for the Development of Life Savior, and his accomplishments are a live testimony of the power of will and determination and his vision of a more solid world, as it aspires to provide comprehensive solutions to all those in need in the field of health care.

Enhancing the capacity of societies

Counselor Mohamed Abdel Salam, Secretary -General of the Zayed Award for Humanitarian Brotherhood, said: “We are proud of our ability year after year to highlight three honorable honors who decided to confront the most prominent challenges facing our world today, starting with enhancing the ability of societies to face climate changes, through the provision of humanitarian relief, To the youthful innovation.
The honorable people show this year that great work can be done that causes a positive difference in any age, anywhere in the world, and in any field.
By honoring His Excellency Prime Minister Motley, the International Central Cumer Organization, and the young Hyman Bekelei, we aim to inspire others to look forward to a better future for humanity and work to achieve it. ”

“The honorees have made exceptional efforts to make a positive change in the daily life of individuals in the world, which will benefit all humanity in the future,” said Dr. Najosi Oldo Iyalla, a member of the jury of the sixth edition of the award for the year 2025 and the Director General of the World Trade Organization. Their dedication to strengthening societies reflects the spirit of the Zayed Award for Humanitarian Brotherhood and reminds us that by feeling human solidarity and commitment to each other, we can achieve a deep and sustainable change.