This calls for a celebration.
“Illac Diaz, founder of MyShelter Foundation and Liter of Light, is one of the winners of the first-ever Asia Game Changer awards given by Asia Society,” reports Ricky Rillera on Inquirer.net.
The report said that “Diaz, who promoted his Liter of Light project in Jersey City two years ago, in partnership with the Philippine-American Friendship Committee Inc., is being honored ‘for bringing light to those in the Philippines who lack electricity and have done so in brilliant and sustainable fashion.'”
Along with Diaz, 12 other individuals and institutions from China, India, Japan, Philippines, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Indonesia are also getting the same award.
The report noted: “The 2014 Class of Asia Game Changers will be honored on October 16 at a Game Changer Awards Dinner at the United Nations Dining Room and Terrace in New York City.”
According to Josette Sheeran, president and CEO of Asia Society, revealed that more than 130 individuals and institutions were nominated for the awards. It took six months for them to decide before announcing the awardees on September 16.
Photo from Illac Diaz’s Facebook page (posted by Thomson Reuters Manila)
