A Cork woman who founded a youth-led campaign which aims to transform food systems is one of the "trailblazing changemakers" honoured in this year's Global Citizen Prize.
Sophie Healy-Thow founded Act4Food, and is the global youth campaigns coordinator for the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN).
The 26-year-old joins activists from Uganda, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Fiji who have been recognised for "demonstrating exceptional commitment to defeating poverty, defending the planet, and demanding equity".
Recipients will each receive a year-long programme of support from Global Citizen, a platform dedicated to achieving the end of extreme poverty, together with a cash grant for their organisation.
"If we are to address the world’s most pressing issues, we need to support young leaders who are taking action now," said Global Citizen President Liza Henshaw.
"It is an honour to celebrate these inspirational trailblazers, who are dedicating their lives to uplifting the most vulnerable in their local communities, and advancing the fight against ending extreme poverty across the world."
An award ceremony will be held at the Global Citizen NOW summit in New York on 1 May.
