DIHAD Humanthropy Awards
About
Established on the belief that every effort to alleviate human suffering and promote the well-being of communities deserves recognition, 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 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 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 Humanthropy Awards celebrates and supports the transformative efforts of humanitarians, catalysing a world defined by compassion, solidarity, and tangible progress toward a brighter future for all.
Categories
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#Award NameNomination TypeDescription
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1Humanthropy Corporate Social Responsibility AwardOrganisationAwarded for displaying exceptional commitment to corporate social responsibility during the 2025 calendar year.
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2Humanthropy Emerging Humanitarian Leader AwardIndividualRecognizes outstanding individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in driving change and sustainability for the next generation in the humanitarian field during the 2025 calendar year. Eligible nominees must be between the ages of 18 and 30.
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3Humanthropy Financial Impact AwardOrganisationFor leveraging innovative financial solutions to drive humanitarian impact by developing or enhancing financial models and mechanisms to provide significant support to vulnerable communities in need.
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4Humanthropy Global Peacebuilding AwardIndividual/OrganisationAims to recognize extraordinary leadership and actions that have made a profound and lasting contribution to humanitarian action, particularly in promoting peace, reconciliation, and positive global change in crisis situations.
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5Humanthropy Personality of the Year AwardIndividualFor demonstrating outstanding philanthropic contributions and unwavering support and commitment to the humanitarian field during the 2025 calendar year.
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6Humanthropy Philanthropic AwardIndividual/OrganisationTo recognize the demonstration of outstanding philanthropic contributions and unwavering support and commitment to the humanitarian field during the 2025 calendar year.
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7Humanthropy SDG Impact AwardOrganisationTo highlight an organisation whose actions and/or services accelerated the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals during the 2025 calendar year.
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8Humanthropy Spotlight AwardIndividualFor a behind-the-scenes humanitarian whose invaluable contributions have been instrumental in the success of humanitarian missions, initiatives, or projects.
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9Humanthropy Supply Chain Excellence AwardOrganisationFor demonstrating and/or implemented initiatives that significantly improved the effectiveness of the humanitarian supply chain.
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10Humanthropy Sustainability AwardIndividual/OrganisationHonoring efforts that have demonstrated a great positive impact on society and has showcased innovative solutions, sustainability, and resilience.
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11Humanthropy Unity in Diversity AwardIndividualFor demonstrating significant strides in uniting communities, fostered global cooperation through humanitarian action, and leading transformative efforts in bridging cultural diversity.
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12Humanthropy Visionary AwardIndividual/OrganisationAwarded in honor of pioneering and/or implementing futuristic initiatives that have provided significant insights to improve the effectiveness of the humanitarian field.
Awarded for displaying exceptional commitment to corporate social responsibility during the 2025 calendar year.
Recognizes outstanding individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in driving change and sustainability for the next generation in the humanitarian field during the 2025 calendar year. Eligible nominees must be between the ages of 18 and 30.
For leveraging innovative financial solutions to drive humanitarian impact by developing or enhancing financial models and mechanisms to provide significant support to vulnerable communities in need.
Aims to recognize extraordinary leadership and actions that have made a profound and lasting contribution to humanitarian action, particularly in promoting peace, reconciliation, and positive global change in crisis situations.
For demonstrating outstanding philanthropic contributions and unwavering support and commitment to the humanitarian field during the 2025 calendar year.
To recognize the demonstration of outstanding philanthropic contributions and unwavering support and commitment to the humanitarian field during the 2025 calendar year.
To highlight an organisation whose actions and/or services accelerated the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals during the 2025 calendar year.
For a behind-the-scenes humanitarian whose invaluable contributions have been instrumental in the success of humanitarian missions, initiatives, or projects.
For demonstrating and/or implemented initiatives that significantly improved the effectiveness of the humanitarian supply chain.
Honoring efforts that have demonstrated a great positive impact on society and has showcased innovative solutions, sustainability, and resilience.
For demonstrating significant strides in uniting communities, fostered global cooperation through humanitarian action, and leading transformative efforts in bridging cultural diversity.
Awarded in honor of pioneering and/or implementing futuristic initiatives that have provided significant insights to improve the effectiveness of the humanitarian field.
Selection Process
The selection process involves a comprehensive evaluation conducted by the 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.
Timeline
Nominations
Feb 2026 – 19 June 2026
Evaluation & Shortlisting
20 June – 10 July 2026
Shortlisted Finalists Announcement
20 July 2026
Voting for Winner Selection
20 July – 10 August 2026
Award Ceremony & Winners Announcement
25 Aug 2026
Head Office
INDEX Holding HQ, Road D-62 , Opposite
Nad Al Hamar, Dubai, UAE P.O. Box 13636
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Head Office
INDEX Holding HQ, Road D-62 , Opposite
Nad
Al Hamar, Dubai, UAE P.O. Box 13636