World Changer Award

The World Changer Award recognizes an individual who actively promotes inclusion in their community while supporting SENIA ‘s Mission and Vision.

Rashwin Kalithas November 2021 SENIA World Changer Award Recipient

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At just 4 years of age, Rashwin has made it into the Malaysia Book of Records for being able to identify the most number of international flags.  As a child with autism,  the impact of this award has helped raise awareness of the strengths…
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Where are they now? Andrea G. Zubiri

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Have you heard of the accomplished freelance photographer who has fostered advocacy and awareness for inclusion in the Philippines? Her name is Andrea G. Zubiri and at just 29 years of age she is a role model who is making a difference in the…
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Dymphna Simon September 2021 SENIA World Changer Award Recipient

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Dymphna Simon has pioneered sign language poetry performance as an alternative for Malaysian special needs individuals to partake in performing arts that often require oral skills. She recorded her own sign language poetry entitled "Ngakak"…
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Nomination Process

The SENIA World Changer Award has very few rules and regulations. Nominate a friend, colleague, student or an organization that promotes inclusion and adheres to the SENIA ‘s mission and vision.

Nominations are open to all individuals and organizations and awarded monthly

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 Raphael Moris 2020  SENIA Student Award Recipient

Raphael is in grade 9 at Stamford American International School in Singapore. He is an advocate for promoting awareness around autism as there are many misconceptions.

He along with four other friends at Stamford, put together a video addressing these misconceptions, providing information about autism and discussing what it means to be autistic.

Raphael spearheaded the annual autism week which has grown into a whole school event. Not only does he organize blue bracelets for students to wear, he also encourages students and faculty to wear blue in support of creating awareness surrounding autism. 

He also presents at his school wide assemblies and shares his message of inclusion to his peers from elementary to high school. The students in the elementary school loved speaking to Raphael about his experiences and treated him like a movie star.

Thank you, Raphael for making a difference in the world and creating awareness about autism!

 Ionelle Josiah Ferrer 2020 SENIA Honorary Award Recipient

Ionelle is enrolled in the University of Batangas, Lipa Campus, Philippines.

As a younger student, Ionelle found it difficult to communicate his thoughts and ideas but with support, he was able to move forward and remain in mainstream schooling. 

Ionelle is a gifted mathematician, winning many gold awards in middle and high school and a talented musician. He plays bass with his siblings in a band called “Splendio Tritus” whose songs advocate about autism.

To hear a sampling of a song he composed and dedicated to his special education teacher, click for music and lyrics.

He performed live with his band at the Mall of Asia Arena to over 25000+ attendees. He dedicated his performance to all his special education teachers who have supported him in his lifetime. His advocacy on behalf of people with autism has been featured in countless articles and he will be featured in a book to inspire people with disabilities. 

Thank you, Ionelle, for inspiring others to make a difference.

SENIA Student Award

The SENIA Student Award celebrates the achievements of a student or youth with disabilities; encourages awareness of the abilities and aspirations of children/youth with disabilities; and advocates on behalf of exceptional children in the world.

Nomination Process

Do you know a student with a disability who excels and creates awareness/advocates for special needs?  This is your opportunity to nominate a student who deserves some recognition for all they do.

This is a yearly award and includes a scholarship.

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Questions about any of our awards are welcome. Please reach out to us: Awards@SeniaInternational.org

A Few Past Award Winners