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Refugees Advocates
General
Social Activists, Including Individuals, Associations, NGOs, Institutes, and Organizations Abroad
Educators of Iranian Cultural Heritage, Youth Focus
Activism & Human Rights
Education & Mentorship
Animal Rights Activists
Community Leadership
Celebrated Advocates
Philanthropy
Children Advocates
Media & Journalism
Content Creators
Innovation & Social Impact
Disability Advocates
Educational Activists
Educators of Iranian Cultural Heritage, Youth Focus
Environmental Activists
Event Organizers
Experts and Researchers in Social Activism
Future Changemakers: Child and Teen Social Activists
Immigrant Figures Active in the Politics of the Host Country
Media Activists
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Outside Iran
Patients Advocates
People with Disabilities Advocates
Persian Awards Project: Key Contributors
Philanthropic
Pioneers of Social Activities - Living Abroad
Pioneers of Social Activities - Living in Iran
Promoters of Iranian Culture, Art, and Civilization for All Ages
Refugee Advocates
Seniors Advocates
Social Activists, Including Individuals, Associations, NGOs, Institutes, Organizations; Within the Country
Social Innovators
Vulnerable Groups Advocates
Women Advocates
Hesam Armandehi
Hessam Armandehi is a pioneering Iranian tech entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Ava Hamrah Hooshmand Hezardastan, the parent company of several major Iranian internet platforms, including Divar, Cafe Bazaar, and Adad. He played a pivotal role in establishing Cafe Bazaar in 2010, Iran's first Android app store, which quickly gained popularity and now hosts thousands of local apps developed by Iranian developers. Armandehi's vision was to create a localized digital ecosystem within Iran, circumventing the limitations imposed by international sanctions. His efforts have significantly contributed to the growth of Iran's tech industry and startup culture.