Impact Heroes Class of 2025 Earth Company
For the past 10 years, Earth Company has been nurturing regenerative leaders across the Asia-Pacific through its transformative Lead-to-Regenerate (L2R) Program, building visionary leadership, strong alliances, and purpose-driven mentorship. Now in its 11th year, Nida Yousaf Sheikh proudly represents Pakistan as the first and only social entrepreneur from the country to be selected for this prestigious Impact Heroes cohort, recognized for her pioneering work at the intersection of water, climate, and technology through Tayaba.
Point of Light Award
Point of Light Award
“Tech for Impact” Ambassador at GBBC
Tayaba gained global recognition as H2O team member Zoha Waqas was named Pakistan’s first female Tech for Impact Ambassador by the Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC). Joining a prestigious cohort of over 200 ambassadors, Zoha is representing SavePakistan and H2O Chain, blockchain-powered platforms for humanitarian resource distribution and advocating on the global stage for technology as a catalyst for sustainable solutions.
The Diana Award 2024
Zoha Waqas, Tayaba’s H2O Star, received the prestigious Diana Award, the highest social work accolade a young leader can achieve. This recognition celebrated her outstanding contributions at the intersection of social action and technology, honoring her exemplary leadership at SavePakistan and Tayaba.
Point of Light Award
Point of Light Award
UN Women 30 for 2030
Nida Yousaf Sheikh, CEO of Tayaba, was honored to be part of the UN Women’s 30 for 2030 Cohort, a prestigious recognition celebrating trailblazing women driving global progress in gender equality, climate resilience, and social innovation. Nida stands out as a leading advocate for social innovation, climate action, gender equity, and technology-driven solutions.
Young Climate Prize Prize 25 Under 25 by The World Around
Focusing on creative design and innovative solutions for climate action, Tayaba’s core strength, our H2O Star, Zoha Waqas, proudly represented Tayaba in the prestigious Young Climate Prize Design Academy by The World Around in 2024 as part of the Young Climate Leaders 25 Under 25 cohort. This global platform connects emerging climate leaders with renowned experts, artists, and innovators to explore creative strategies for designing and scaling impactful climate solutions.
Point of Light Award
Point of Light Award
Youth4Climate Awardee by UNDP
Tayaba made its mark on the global stage at the UNDP Youth for Climate Flagship Event in Turin, Italy. Tayaba’s H2O Star, Zoha Waqas, was honored as one of the top 3% of Pakistani youth to receive the prestigious Youth4Climate Award for Climate Action and Environmental Literacy, presented by the Italian Ministry of Energy and Security and UNDP. The award recognized Tayaba’s innovative approach to addressing climate-induced water scarcity in Pakistan, leveraging cutting-edge technologies like blockchain.
Lead 2030 Award
Nida Yousaf Sheikh, as the CEO of Tayaba, had the honor of becoming the first Pakistani social innovator ever to win the Young Leader Award in “One Young World’s LEAD 2030 Challenge” for SDG 6. One Young World’s Lead 2030 Challenge is a globally renowned initiative and highly competitive recognition with less than a 1% acceptance rate, with a mission to accelerate green solutions aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Point of Light Award
Point of Light Award
Point of Light Award
The founders of Tayaba Organisation, Bilal Bin Saqib and Momin Saqib received the Points of Light Award from the British Prime Minister – Boris Johnson for their contributions within ‘Tayaba Organisation’, for ease in access to water in Pakistan and ‘One Million Meals’ initiative during COVID-19 outbreak.
Point of Light Award
LUMS VC AAA
Nida received the Vice Chancellor’s Alumni Achievement Award 2023 from her Alma Mater, LUMS, acknowledging her accomplishments in sustainability and social transformation, especially Tayaba’s substantial impact on improving millions of lives.
Endorsement by Ministry of Water Resources
Tayaba Organisation’s innovative initiative was acknowledged and appreciated by the Ministry of Water Resources Government of Pakistan.
Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy Certificate
Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy Certificate
For demonstrating excellence and leadership as per NO evaluation standards notified by FBR
One of The World’s First
NFT Fundraiser
Tayaba Organisation is one of the world’s first NGOs to raise funds using BlockChain Digital Asset Technology under their Now-For-Tayaba (NFT) Campaign.
One of The World’s First NFT Fundraiser
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