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News release: 26th

August 2011 

The Diana Award and HSBC Celebrate International InspirationsThe International Diana Award launched in commemoration of Diana Princess of Wales,

14 years since the death

The Diana Award has partnered with HSBC to reward young people who are working to improve the

lives of others in the international community. The International Diana Award will celebrate

children and young people aged between 9 and 18 who live outside the UK and selflessly lend their

time to improve schools, communities and those less fortunate than themselves.

As we remember Diana, Princess of Wales, 14 years after her death on Wednesday (31st

August

2011) the Charity’s move to begin recognising the selfless work of young people on an international

scale is a natural progression that is in keeping with the remarkable charitable work that Diana

herself pioneered all around the world.

Over the last 12 years the Diana Award has presented 36,000 inspiring and courageous young

people from across the UK with an award, in categories including; Campaigning, Volunteering,

Fundraising, Courageous Citizenship and Anti-Bullying. These categories will now be available to

young people globally thanks to a £25,000 donation from the HSBC Global Education Programme.

The Diana Award will sit under the umbrella of HSBC’s ‘Future First’ programme, which partners

with charities across the globe to provide children at risk with access to basic education, resource

strengthening and life skills training. Future First has helped almost 500,000 homeless children,

orphans or children in care since it was first established in 2006.

Simon Martin, Head of Group Corporate Sustainability at HSBC, said: “We are delighted to support

the International Diana Award. At HSBC we believe we can make a real difference by partnering

with the right organisations to bring about positive change in local communities. The award

recognises inspirational young people who at an early age are prepared to volunteer, work and

campaign for the benefit of others, to better their communities. We are pleased to be able to

support this via our Future First programme, which works with many charities that are in regular

contact with inspirational young people who would be ideal candidates for the Diana Award.” 

Maggie Turner OBE, Chief Executive at the Diana Award said: “The Diana Award is incredibly

grateful to HSBC for their support, now we can celebrate the incredible work of young people

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globally. We are delighted that we are able to offer the International Diana Award to exceptional

young people outside the UK who are our ambassadors for the future.” 

The first International Diana Award was given to 18 year old Eshwaramma from India, a

quadriplegic campaigner. She was nominated by anti-poverty charity ActionAid for her tireless

campaigning to change how disabled young people are viewed by Indian society, undeterred by the

fact she can only write with her mouth. As a result of her fantastic work in both her local area and

with the Indian government she has begun to dramatically alter perceptions, raise awareness and

increase acceptance of children with disabilities in India.

www.diana-award.org.uk 

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For more information on the Diana Award, please contact:

Vari Lambert on: 0207 484 0525 / 07834 916 018 or email: vari.lambert@diana-award.org.uk 

www.diana-award.org.uk 

Notes to editor

HSBC will support the International Diana Award for one year at a cost of £25,000.

18 year old Eshwaramma is a quadriplegic campaigner of the Narendra Foundation. Eshwaramma

was also supported during her childhood through ActionAid’s child sponsorship programme.

The International Diana Award has five categories for individuals and groups of young people aged

between 9 and 18.

Diana Anti-Bullying Award Champion for young people who tackle bullying in their schools and

communities.

Diana Active Campaigner for young people who run campaigns in their schools and communities.

Diana Champion Fundraiser for young people who raise money for good causes.

Diana Champion Volunteer for young people who give their time to improve the lives of others.Diana Courageous Citizen* for a young person whose courageous approach to life has made a

positive impact on the lives of others. * Individuals only  

The HSBC Group

HSBC Holdings plc, the parent company of the HSBC Group, is headquartered in London. The

Group serves customers worldwide from around 7,500 offices in over 80 countries and 

territories in Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, North and Latin America, the Middle East and 

  Africa. With assets of US$2,691bn at 30 June 2011, HSBC is one of the world's largest 

banking and financial services organisation.