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SDG Champion Prize Ceremony 2025
Agriculture & Food, Education, Environment, Health, Human Right, Recent, Woman & Child

SDG Champion Prize Ceremony 2025

Kathmandu, Nepal – December 28, 2025 The SDG Champion Prize Ceremony 2025 was successfully held on December 28, 2025, in Kathmandu, Nepal, recognizing outstanding individuals and institutions for their exceptional contributions toward achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The prestigious ceremony was jointly organized by Human Harmony Nepal, led by its Founder and President Ms. Namita Ghimire, Project 100, led by Mr. Suraj Gaikwad, and the World Conference Council, with the valued support of the Government of Nepal. The event brought together global leaders, policymakers, academicians, innovators, social entrepreneurs, and civil society representatives, fostering dialogue, collaboration, and shared responsibility for sustainable development. The prog...
Young Voices Take Center Stage: UN Progress Report on Youth2030 Strategy Reveals Encouraging Results and Highlights Importance of Youth Engagement for a Sustainable Future
Education, Woman & Child

Young Voices Take Center Stage: UN Progress Report on Youth2030 Strategy Reveals Encouraging Results and Highlights Importance of Youth Engagement for a Sustainable Future

The Secretary-General of the United Nations highlights the importance of young people in shaping a better future for everyone. He acknowledges that the world is currently facing various crises, such as conflicts, climate change, poverty, inequality, and discrimination, and believes that young people have a significant stake in addressing these challenges with bold solutions. The Youth2030 strategy, launched by the UN five years ago, aims to guide joint action with and for young people until the end of the decade. The third progress report on this strategy indicates positive results, with 55 UN entities and 131 UN Country Teams actively supporting youth programming in collaboration with governments and civil society globally. To further enhance youth engagement, the UN is est...
Kalpana Saroj: An Entrepreneur, Visionary Leader, and Advocate for Social Change
Education, Environment, Recent

Kalpana Saroj: An Entrepreneur, Visionary Leader, and Advocate for Social Change

Kalpana Saroj, a prominent Indian entrepreneur, renowned TEDx speaker, and the Chairperson of Kamani Tubes in Mumbai, has carved an inspiring path through the world of business and social impact. Her remarkable journey, marked by both business excellence and a commitment to social work, continues to inspire millions. In 2013, Kalpana Saroj received the prestigious Padma Shri award for her outstanding contributions to Trade and Industry. This recognition underscored her pioneering work in transforming businesses and serving as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly women. The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Padma Shri Award to Smt. Kalpana Saroj, at an Investiture Ceremony-II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 20, 2013. ...