ECO-HERO AWARD WINNERS
Nuha Danish & Inaya Zaidi
2026: FINALISTS
Sisters Nuha Danish and Inaya Zaidi, ages 11 and 15 from Dubai, co-founded "WeGrow" to advance community organic farming, year-round school hydroponics, and surplus food donation drives across the UAE.
Vaishika Satheshwaran
2026: FINALISTS
Vaishika Satheswaran, a 12-year-old activist from Abu Dhabi, founded "Tiny Hands" to divert textile waste from landfills by upcycling discarded fabric scraps and retired school uniforms into practical, eco-friendly accessories.
Ji "Woody" Wu
2026: FINALISTS
At 12 years old, Taiwanese activist Ji "Woody" Wu founded "Recloth Kids" to combat fast fashion waste through upcycling workshops, massive recycled art installations and an AI-powered platform designed to educate consumers.
Isabela Silvério
2026: FINALISTS
At 15 years old, Brazilian researcher Isabela Silvério engineered "Orantire," a bio-tire made from orange peel waste to eliminate microplastic emissions, while training hundreds of underserved youth in environmental engineering.
Olivia Xing
2026: FINALISTS
At 16 years old, Canadian activist Olivia Xing leads "Monarch Missions," a youth organization that advances climate literacy, raises conservation funds, and connects young people directly with local policymakers to advocate for climate justice.
