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Crown of Humanity Awards 2026
"To be nominated for humanity is a victory in itself!"
Health Excellence Award
Official Finalists
- 01Ethiopian Red Cross Society
- 02Marie Stopes Ethiopia
- 03CURE Ethiopia
Education for All Award
Official Finalists
- 01Imagine 1 Day
- 02Geneva Global
- 03People to People (P2P)
Women & Children's Advocate Award
Official Finalists
- 01Mary Joy Ethiopia
- 02Muday Charity Association
- 03SOS Children’s Villages
Dignity for the Elderly Award
Official Finalists
- 01መቄዶንያ (Mekedonia)
- 02ገርጌሴኖን (Gergesenon)
- 03HelpAge International
Inclusion & Disability Rights Award
Official Finalists
- 01Cheshire Ethiopia
- 02Nia Foundation (Joy Center)
- 03Fiker Ethiopia
Environmental Stewardship Award
Official Finalists
- 01Ethiopian Heritage Trust
- 02Farm Africa
- 03MELCA-Ethiopia
Humanitarian Relief Award
Official Finalists
- 01Plan International Ethiopia
- 02Mercy Corps
- 03International Medical Corps (IMC)
Rural Development Champion Award
Official Finalists
- 01ActionAid Ethiopia
- 02Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia
- 03Self Help Africa
Refugee & IDP Support Award
Official Finalists
- 01Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
- 02International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- 03ZOA Ethiopia
Media for Humanity Award
Official Finalists
- 01EBS TV
- 02Abay TV
- 03Arts TV
Global Healthcare Excellence
Official Finalists
- 01Cardiac Center Ethiopia
- 02Ethiopian Eye Bank
- 03MCM Cancer Center
The Crown Of
Humanity Awards
Adonay Birhane
Jon Daniel
Aklilu Tesfaye
Hiwot Tadesse
Dr. Abiy Tadesse
Mikiyas Abebe
Mesay
Prestige Sponsors
CBE
Platinum SponsorCBE
Platinum SponsorCBE
Platinum SponsorCBE
Platinum SponsorHumanitarian Sponsors
Mekedonia
Humanitarian Sponsor
Imagine 1 Day
Humanitarian SponsorEBC
Humanitarian Sponsor
Addis Development
Humanitarian Sponsor
ENAID
Humanitarian Sponsor
Nia Foundation
Humanitarian Sponsor
Red Cross Ethiopia
Humanitarian Sponsor
ASDEPO
Humanitarian Sponsor
Save the Children
Humanitarian Sponsor
Mary Joy Ethiopia
Humanitarian Sponsor
MSI Ethiopia
Humanitarian SponsorCitation of Honour
Prof. Belay Abegaz
Founder, CHFE
H.E. Adanech Abiebie
Mayor of Addis Ababa
Inter-Religious Council
Peace & Unity Award
Dr. Estifanos Mengistu Gizaw
Founder of ELDoF & Crown of Humanity Awards
"Dr. Estifanos Mengistu Gizaw is a visionary leader, an accomplished executive, and a dedicated advocate for humanitarian excellence. With a distinguished career spanning high-level leadership roles in both government and private sectors, Dr. Estifanos has consistently demonstrated strategic foresight and organizational transformation."
"Beyond his professional administrative prowess, he is a prolific author who has published over four influential books, sharing profound insights on leadership, social values, and human development. As the Founder and CEO of Ethio Love in Donation Family (ELDoF) and the Crown of Humanity Awards, Dr. Estifanos is committed to institutionalizing compassion and celebrating those who make selfless contributions to society."