Two Indians including social activist Bezwada Wilson and musician Thodur Madabusi (TM) Krishna on 26 July 2016 won the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award 2016.
•    Bezwada Wilson was recognized for asserting the inalienable right to a life of human dignity. 
•    He is the National Convener of the Safai Karmachari Andolan (SKA). 
•    TM Krishna was recognized for ensuring social inclusiveness in culture. He is a Carnatic music vocalist.
•    Conchita Carpio Morales (Philippines): She has been recognized for restoring faith in the rule of law.
•    Dompet Dhuafa (Indonesia): She has been recognized for expanding the transformative impact of zakat. 
•    Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (Japan): The organisation has been recognized for building a world of genuine solidarity. 
•    Vientiane Rescue (Laos): The organisation has been recognized for volunteering to save lives at risk.
•    The Award was established in 1957 and is widely regarded as Asia’s equivalent of the Nobel Prize.
•    It was established in 1957 in the memory of Philippines’ 3rd President Ramon Magsaysay who had died in air disaster in March 1957. 
•    The awardees receive a certificate, a medallion bearing the likeness of the late President Ramon Magsaysay, and a cash prize.
•    The Award honours those individuals whose lives are characterized by selfless service which impacts the lives of the greater many.

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