Paraguayan Hero Maureen Montanía Bags Prestigious Diana Award
Young Changemaker Joins Elite Ranks
Maureen Montanía, just 26 and from Paraguay, has scooped The Diana Award— the top honour for young heroes making waves in social action and humanitarian work. This award, named after the late Princess Diana, holds the backing of her sons, the Duke of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex.
Fighting for Gifted Kids in Paraguay
Growing up in a society riddled with inequality, Maureen noticed a glaring problem: talented children were overlooked and left behind. Determined to change that, she launched the ‘Aikumby Laboratory’ project, championing the rights of these invisible gifted youngsters and teens.
Her efforts have already boosted over 20 families, individuals, and schools. Through talent development workshops and expert training in recognising giftedness, Maureen’s work has been a game changer for Paraguayan families, offering vital education and guidance for over a year.
Diana Award CEO Praises Emerging Heroes
Tessy Ojo CBE, CEO of The Diana Award, said: “We warmly congratulate our new Diana Award recipients from the UK and across the world who are changemakers for their generation. It is especially poignant as we remember Princess Diana twenty-five years on. We know by receiving this honour they will inspire more young people to get involved in their communities and begin their own journey as active citizens.”
