65th Ramon Magsaysay Awards 2023 Winners List

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The Ramon Magsaysay Award, often called the ‘Nobel Prize of Asia’, is a notable accolade that represents exceptional spirit and influential leadership. This year, in the ceremony’s 65th edition, four Asians were given the Ramon Magsaysay Award, joining the ranks of Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, Mother Teresa, Dalai Lama, Satyajit Ray, and many others.

They are KorviRakshand from Bangladesh, Eugenio Lemos from Timor-Leste, Miriam Coronel-Ferrer from the Philippines, and Dr Ravi Kannan R. from India. The award carries a certificate, a medallion bearing the likeness of the late President, and a cash prize of USD 50,000.

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Awardee Name	Country	Contribution
KorviRakshand	Bangladesh	Developing inclusive education for the underprivileged children in Bangladesh
Eugenio Lemos	Timor-Leste	Notable contributions to how young Timorese views nature and their surroundings.
Miriam Coronel-Ferrer	Philippines	Unwavering belief in the transformative power of non-violent strategies in peacebuilding
Dr Ravi Kannan R.	India	Strong devotion to his medical profession, focusing on what medicine is truly for: pro-health and people-centred treatment.