Hunter Mitchell has been recognised with the highest accolade a young person can achieve for social action or humanitarian efforts – The Diana Award.
Somerset West, South Africa (30 June 2021) – Hunter Mitchell, aged 14, from Somerset West, Cape Town, has earned high praise for his efforts in saving Rhino in South Africa. He has been awarded The Diana Award.
After learning of the world’s dwindling rhino population at the age of 8, Hunter immediately began raising donations and support for an orphaned white rhino nearby his home. Five years on, Hunter has raised over £20,000 for the protection of rhinos threatened by poachers. He has contributed hundreds of volunteer hours to assist carers, earning himself the unofficial title of the ‘baby rhino whisperer’.
His efforts and fundraising have made a real difference towards the rescue, care and rehabilitation of rhinos whilst educating new generations about humans’ responsibility to care not just for this endangered species but all wildlife on our planet.
The Diana Award develops and inspires positive change in the lives of young people through three key programmes, which include a mentoring programme for young people at risk, a youth-led anti-bullying ambassadors’ campaign and a prestigious award that publicly recognises young people – The Diana Award.
Established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, the Award is given out by the charity of the same name and has the support of both her sons, The Duke of Cambridge and The Duke of Sussex.
“Receiving the Diana Award is life changing – it’s the most prestigious award a young person aged 9-25 years can receive for their social action or humanitarian work and is given in memory of Princess Diana. The Diana Award is the longest running award for young people given to individuals and groups.
I feel very proud and honoured to be the only South African in 2021 to receive this award.” – Hunter Mitchell
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