Kesz Valdez

Activist

Birthday December 26, 1998

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Philippines

Age 25 years old

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About

He was awarded the the 2012 International Children's Peace Prize in The Hague, Netherlands. He was awarded this for his work in founding Championing Community Children, a humanitarian organization aimed to help homeless children.

Before Fame

During his youth he was homeless. He would sleep on the streets and scavenge half eaten food to survive. A man named Hanin Manalaysay brought him and mentored him.

Trivia

His 2012 award also came with 100,000 Euros in prize money, he used it to fund more charity efforts.

Family Life

He left home at a very young age due to neglect from his parents.

Associated With

He is mainly associated with other young activists, such as Greta Thunberg and Yeonmi Park.