Runa Khan of Bangladesh honoured with 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award
Runa Khan, the founder of Friendship, has been selected for the 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award, marking her as the 14th individual from Bangladesh to earn this distinction. The award committee highlighted her more than 20 years of work in creating community-driven initiatives that provide hope, dignity, and new opportunities to underserved populations. Khan established the organization Friendship in 2002.