DIHAD Humanthropy Awards
About
Established on the belief that every effort to alleviate human suffering and promote the well-being of communities deserves recognition,
The DIHAD Humanthropy Awards is driven by a passion for social impact and a commitment to recognizing those who selflessly dedicate
themselves to the betterment of humanity.
The DIHAD Humanthropy Awards aims to honor and amplify the stories of humanitarians who have made significant strides in humanitarian and philanthropy and demonstrated exceptional compassion, resilience, and innovation in addressing pressing humanitarian challenges.
By highlighting their achievements, we strive to inspire others to join the global movement towards a more compassionate and equitable world.
Mission
The DIHAD Humanthropy Awards recognizes global
humanitarian individuals and organisations that embody compassion and dedication in tackling humanitarian challenges,
inspiring positive change, and fostering a more equitable world.
Vision
We envision a future where the DIHAD Humanthropy Awards recognises and supports the transformative efforts of humanitarians, catalysing a world defined by compassion, solidarity, and tangible progress toward a brighter future for all.
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR DIHAD HUMANTHROPY AWARDS 2027
Nominate a Humanitarian. Recognise Their Impact. Inspire Humanity.
Selection Process
The selection process involves a comprehensive evaluation conducted by the DIHAD Humanthropy Awards Selection Committee. Each nominee and their submitted information are assessed based on a set of criteria, including but not limited to relevance to humanitarian objectives, measurable impact, innovation, sustainability, and dedication to bridging humanitarian gaps. The committee ensures that nominees embody the values of excellence, collaboration, and
transformative impact in the humanitarian field.
Details about the selection process, including sensitive information regarding nominees, finalists and winners, will be treated as strictly confidential. This information will not be disclosed to the other applicants or the public.
Categories
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#Award NameNomination TypeDescription
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1Corporate Social ResponsibilityOrganisationHonours an organisation that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to corporate social responsibility through initiatives, investments and projects that have created meaningful social and humanitarian impact.
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2Emerging Humanitarian LeaderIndividualHonours an outstanding individual who has demonstrated exceptional dedication, commitment and initiative in advancing humanitarian action and contributing to positive change within the humanitarian field.
The Award recognises emerging humanitarian professionals whose actions, contributions and achievements demonstrate a strong commitment to serving communities and contributing to a better future for humanitarian action. Eligible nominees must be between the ages of 18 and 35. -
3Financial ImpactOrganisationRecognises an organisation, institution or initiative that has leveraged innovative financial solutions, mechanisms or models to generate significant and sustainable humanitarian impact.
The Award acknowledges approaches that have strengthened the mobilisation, allocation or delivery of financial resources, improved the efficiency or effectiveness of humanitarian assistance, or enabled greater support for vulnerable and crisis-affected communities. -
4Global PeacebuildingIndividual/OrganisationHonours exceptional initiatives or actions that have made a meaningful and lasting contribution to peacebuilding, reconciliation, dialogue and social cohesion in crisis-affected or vulnerable contexts.
The Award acknowledges efforts that have helped prevent or reduce conflict, strengthen peaceful coexistence, build bridges between communities and contribute to more peaceful, resilient and inclusive societies. -
5Personality of the YearIndividualAwarded to an exceptional individual whose leadership, contribution and achievements have made a significant impact on humanitarian action and the wider humanitarian sector.
The Award honours an individual whose outstanding commitment and contribution have advanced humanitarian causes, strengthened international cooperation, inspired positive action and delivered a profound and lasting impact across the humanitarian community. -
6PhilanthropicIndividual/OrganisationAcknowledges exceptional philanthropic contributions that have generated meaningful and lasting impact in advancing humanitarian causes and improving the lives of vulnerable communities.
The Award honours individuals, foundations, organisations or institutions whose philanthropy, commitment and strategic support have advanced humanitarian action, empowered vulnerable communities and contributed to sustainable, long-term change. -
7SDG ImpactOrganisationPresented in recognition of an organisation, institution or initiative that has demonstrated significant and measurable contributions towards advancing one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The Award honours impactful actions, programmes, services, or policies that have accelerated sustainable development, addressed global challenges and created meaningful and lasting benefits for communities. -
8SpotlightIndividualHonours an individual whose exceptional contributions behind the scenes have been instrumental to the success and effectiveness of humanitarian missions, operations, initiatives or projects.
The Award acknowledges dedicated professionals and humanitarian actors whose commitment, expertise and contributions have made a meaningful difference to humanitarian action and the communities it serves. -
9Supply Chain ExcellenceOrganisationAwarded in recognition of exceptional initiatives, systems or practices that have significantly strengthened the effectiveness, efficiency, resilience or sustainability of humanitarian supply chains.
The Award honours achievements that have improved the planning, procurement, transportation, storage or delivery of humanitarian assistance, resulting in greater efficiency, accessibility, coordination and impact for crisis-affected and vulnerable communities. -
10SustainabilityIndividual/OrganisationRecognises outstanding initiatives, projects or programmes that have advanced sustainable development, strengthened self-reliance and created lasting positive impact for communities.
The Award honours organisations, institutions or individuals that have developed sustainable and resilient solutions, strengthened local capacities and ownership, supported communities to become more self-reliant, and enabled initiatives to continue delivering meaningful benefits over the long term. -
11Unity in DiversityIndividual/OrganisationFor demonstrating significant strides in uniting communities, fostered global cooperation through humanitarian action, and leading transformative efforts in bridging cultural diversity. Honours exceptional efforts that have strengthened unity, inclusion and cooperation among diverse communities, cultures, institutions or nations through humanitarian action.
The Award acknowledges transformative initiatives or contributions that have promoted mutual understanding, strengthened international cooperation, bridged cultural or social divides and demonstrated the power of diversity in advancing shared humanitarian goals. -
12VisionaryIndividual/OrganisationRecognises pioneering ideas, approaches or initiatives that demonstrate exceptional vision and have contributed to shaping the future of humanitarian action.
The Award honours forward-looking approaches that challenge conventional thinking, introduce transformative possibilities and provide meaningful direction towards more innovative, effective, resilient and sustainable humanitarian systems.
Honours an organisation that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to corporate social responsibility through initiatives, investments and projects that have created meaningful social and humanitarian impact.
Honours an outstanding individual who has demonstrated exceptional dedication, commitment and initiative in advancing humanitarian action and contributing to positive change within the humanitarian field.
The Award recognises emerging humanitarian professionals whose actions, contributions and achievements demonstrate a strong commitment to serving communities and contributing to a better future for humanitarian action. Eligible nominees must be between the ages of 18 and 35.
Recognises an organisation, institution or initiative that has leveraged innovative financial solutions, mechanisms or models to generate significant and sustainable humanitarian impact.
The Award acknowledges approaches that have strengthened the mobilisation, allocation or delivery of financial resources, improved the efficiency or effectiveness of humanitarian assistance, or enabled greater support for vulnerable and crisis-affected communities.
Honours exceptional initiatives or actions that have made a meaningful and lasting contribution to peacebuilding, reconciliation, dialogue and social cohesion in crisis-affected or vulnerable contexts.
The Award acknowledges efforts that have helped prevent or reduce conflict, strengthen peaceful coexistence, build bridges between communities and contribute to more peaceful, resilient and inclusive societies.
Awarded to an exceptional individual whose leadership, contribution and achievements have made a significant impact on humanitarian action and the wider humanitarian sector.
The Award honours an individual whose outstanding commitment and contribution have advanced humanitarian causes, strengthened international cooperation, inspired positive action and delivered a profound and lasting impact across the humanitarian community.
Acknowledges exceptional philanthropic contributions that have generated meaningful and lasting impact in advancing humanitarian causes and improving the lives of vulnerable communities.
The Award honours individuals, foundations, organisations or institutions whose philanthropy, commitment and strategic support have advanced humanitarian action, empowered vulnerable communities and contributed to sustainable, long-term change.
Presented in recognition of an organisation, institution or initiative that has demonstrated significant and measurable contributions towards advancing one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The Award honours impactful actions, programmes, services, or policies that have accelerated sustainable development, addressed global challenges and created meaningful and lasting benefits for communities.
Honours an individual whose exceptional contributions behind the scenes have been instrumental to the success and effectiveness of humanitarian missions, operations, initiatives or projects.
The Award acknowledges dedicated professionals and humanitarian actors whose commitment, expertise and contributions have made a meaningful difference to humanitarian action and the communities it serves.
Awarded in recognition of exceptional initiatives, systems or practices that have significantly strengthened the effectiveness, efficiency, resilience or sustainability of humanitarian supply chains.
The Award honours achievements that have improved the planning, procurement, transportation, storage or delivery of humanitarian assistance, resulting in greater efficiency, accessibility, coordination and impact for crisis-affected and vulnerable communities.
Recognises outstanding initiatives, projects or programmes that have advanced sustainable development, strengthened self-reliance and created lasting positive impact for communities.
The Award honours organisations, institutions or individuals that have developed sustainable and resilient solutions, strengthened local capacities and ownership, supported communities to become more self-reliant, and enabled initiatives to continue delivering meaningful benefits over the long term.
For demonstrating significant strides in uniting communities, fostered global cooperation through humanitarian action, and leading transformative efforts in bridging cultural diversity.
Honours exceptional efforts that have strengthened unity, inclusion and cooperation among diverse communities, cultures, institutions or nations through humanitarian action.
The Award acknowledges transformative initiatives or contributions that have promoted mutual understanding, strengthened international cooperation, bridged cultural or social divides and demonstrated the power of diversity in advancing shared humanitarian goals.
Recognises pioneering ideas, approaches or initiatives that demonstrate exceptional vision and have contributed to shaping the future of humanitarian action.
The Award honours forward-looking approaches that challenge conventional thinking, introduce transformative possibilities and provide meaningful direction towards more innovative, effective, resilient and sustainable humanitarian systems.
Timeline
Nominations
Aug 25, 2026 – Feb 8, 2027
Evaluation & Shortlisting
Feb 9, 2027 – Mar 1, 2027
Shortlisted Finalists Announcement
Mar 2, 2027
Voting for Winner Selection
Mar 3, 2027 – Apr 5, 2027
Award Ceremony & Winners Announcement
May 5, 2027
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INDEX Holding HQ, Road D-62 , Opposite
Nad
Al Hamar, Dubai, UAE P.O. Box 13636