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A Detail of History Holocaust Survivor

1974. Arek Hersh

Educating younger generations about the horrors of the Holocaust

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The Washing Machine Project

1973. Navjot Sawhney

Creating a hand-cranked washing machine to support families worldwide

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Wheels to Heal

1972. Khalid Raza

Recycling wheelchairs for disabled people worldwide

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Secondary Breast Cancer Campaigner

1971. Laura Ashurst

Campaigning for women with secondary breast cancer

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National Forum of Colleges Mauritius

Commonwealth Point of Light 232. Mathieu Dacruz

Empowering student communities in Mauritius

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Athena Holdings Malaysia

Commonwealth Point of Light 231. Anja Juliah

Educating girls on menstrual health

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Albinism Foundation of Zambia

Commonwealth Point of Light 230. John Chiti

Advocating for people with Albinism

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Major Mick’s Tinboat Challenges

1970. Michael Stanley

Rowing a homemade boat for charity

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