Africa: UN Awards 2025 Mandela Prize to Brenda Reynolds and Kennedy Odede

Africa: UN Awards 2025 Mandela Prize to Brenda Reynolds and Kennedy Odede

An Indigenous social worker from Canada and a social entrepreneur from Kenya are the laureates of the 2025 Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize, the United Nations announced on Wednesday.

Kenyan Kennedy Odede wins UN’s 2025 Mandela Prize

A Kenyan social entrepreneur, Kennedy Odede, is the laureate of the 2025 United Nations Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize. Odede, founder

UN Secretary-General António Guterres will present the award to Brenda Reynolds and Kennedy Odede on 18 July, Nelson Mandela International Day. Established in 2014, the award is presented every five years to two individuals whose work reflects the former South African president’s legacy of leadership, humility, service, and unity across borders. […]

UN awards 2025 Mandela Prize to Brenda Reynolds and Kennedy Odede

An Indigenous social worker from Canada and a social entrepreneur from Kenya are the laureates of the 2025 Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize, the United Nations announced on Wednesday.