Doha: HH Chairperson of Qatar Foundation Sheikha Moza bint Nasser honored the winners of the 2026 Akhlaquna Awards during a ceremony held at Education City, in recognition of the exemplary ethical values reflected in their initiatives and behaviors. Held at Multaqa (Education City Student Center), Akhlaquna Day saw the honoring of 14 award winners in different categories in recognition of their impactful and inspiring community initiatives across Qatar and the GCC, with officials and the recipients' families attending.
According to Qatar News Agency, the Akhlaquna initiative was launched by Qatar Foundation in 2017 and emphasizes the interconnection between knowledge, education, and strong moral values, highlighting how ethics form the foundation of successful lives. It celebrates those whose projects and behaviors make valuable contributions to their societies. Over the years, a total of 79 ambassadors have been appointed from among the initiative's winners.
Eight students were awarded in the Akhlaquna Junior category, which recognizes children who embody positive ethical values: Essa Rashid Al-Muraikhi, Mohammed Ahmad Al-Hashemi, Abdulaziz Saoud Al-Jassim, Dana Abdulla Al-Shebani, Aldana Saad Al-Qahtani, Maryam Yousif Al-Jedaia, and two students from Qatar Foundation's schools, Aisha Hilal Al Mohannadi from Qatar Academy Al Khor, and Jabr Ali Al Mohannadi from Tariq Bin Ziad School.
Meanwhile, three students were recognized in the Akhlaquna Youth category for their role in promoting ethical values and social responsibility among their peers: Huiam Obaid, Meera Yousef Al-Kaabi, and Rashid Mohammed Al Ghafri from Qatar Academy Al Wakra.
Jaffrin Alliyah Choudury received the Akhlaquna Individual Contributions Award - Qatar for her initiative 'Feed a Friend' that delivers food and essential support to those in need, helping thousands of people regain stability while promoting compassion and social responsibility. Choudury remarked that the recognition marks an important milestone not only on a personal level but also for the communities involved, emphasizing the broader appreciation for values of generosity and social responsibility.
Hilal Said Al Dhuhli from the Sultanate of Oman received the Akhlaquna Individual Contributions Award - GCC for his initiative 'Esmani,' which empowers people who stutter by offering training programs to overcome speech challenges, while raising societal awareness of their needs and importance of inclusion.
The 'Bunyan Club' initiative, led by Mohammed Nasser Al Jabri, was awarded in the Akhlaquna Youth (Groups) category. The initiative promotes a culture of community service and social work, raising students' awareness of social issues and developing their professional and social skills. Al Jabri noted that this achievement reaffirms the direction of the Bunyan Club initiative and highlights the positive impact of organized social work.
Akhlaquna Day also featured a panel discussion titled 'Youth and Ethics in Times of Crisis,' where members of the Bunyan Club initiative presented their project, emphasizing the role of youth as role models and their contribution to building a cohesive society.