Moksha Dhian Kochhar, Modern School, Barakhamba Road, India – Kurt Hahn Prize 2026, Highly Commended
For Moksha Dhian Kochhar, Leadership is not something that can be defined by a single activity or achievement. Highly Commended in the 2026 Kurt Hahn Prize, she has pursued opportunities in public speaking, service, dance, research and student leadership, while looking for ways to use those interests to make a positive impact on others. “One […]
Siddhartha Manaktala, Pathways World School, India – Highly Commended, Kurt Hahn Prize
Siddhartha Manaktala of Pathways World School, India, was Highly Commended in the Kurt Hahn Prize 2026 for EyeSpy, an AI-powered platform designed to make eye health screening more accessible. Inspired by his grandmother’s experience and driven by a desire to address preventable blindness, Siddhartha combined a passion for technology with direct service in local communities. […]
Koustabh Gupta, Welham Boys’ School – Kurt Hahn Prize, Highly Commended
Koustabh Gupta, from Welham Boys’ School in India, has been recognised as Highly Commended in the 2026 Kurt Hahn Prize.
There is Nothing Soft About Compassion
Traditionally sidelined as a “soft skill”, the ability to feel and exercise Compassion is now widely recognised as one of the essential “Human Skills” needed to thrive in the age of AI.
Oliver Hutton, St Andrew’s College – Kurt Hahn Prize, Highly Commended
Whether supporting emergency crews as a volunteer medic, helping communities affected by wildfires, or leading a survival swimming programme that is teaching life-saving water safety skills to local children, Oliver Hutton, a student at St Andrew’s College in South Africa has consistently shown a commitment to serving others with humility and purpose
Sara Gupta, The Shri Ram School, Moulsari – Kurt Hahn Prize, Highly Commended
Sara Gupta from The Shri Ram School Moulsari, India, received a Highly Commended recognition in the Kurt Hahn Prize 2026 for her youth-led initiative, ATI, which uses theatre as a tool to support neurodivergent children and young people.
Nahla Mfinanga, Ashbury College, Canada – Kurt Hahn Prize, Highly Commended
Nahla Mfinanga, a 17 year old student at Ashbury College in Canada, received a Highly Commended recognition in the Kurt Hahn Prize for her youth led initiative, The Justice Compass.