A Message from Ehssanullah Aghbar, a 2025 Icons of Change Awardee to Inspire the 2026 Recipients

We are honored to share this special message from Ehssanullah Aghbar, 2025 Icons of Change Awardee and a global changemaker. Mr. Aghbar currently serves as President of the Peace & Sport Council of Afghanistan (Germany) and as an International Consultant for the International Organization for Migration (IOM – UN Migration) in Qatar. He has also held key roles including Former President of the Peace & Sport Council of Afghanistan (Afghanistan), Training and Development Officer at the ARG Presidential Information Coordination Center (Afghanistan), and Former News Anchor at Ariana News and Radio Television Afghanistan. Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, he is recognized as an Icons of Change Changemaker for Peacebuilding, Sport Diplomacy, and Inclusive Societies in Afghanistan. In this video, Mr. Aghbar speaks directly to the 2026 awardees during the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development, offering guidance, encouragement, and insights from his decades of service in peacebuilding, governance, and media. His reflections remind us that meaningful change is built through commitment, collaboration, and the courage to lead across borders, sectors, and communities. 🎥 Watch his message and be inspired to amplify impact and foster inclusive, resilient societies. #IconsOfChange #IconsOfChange2026 #InternationalYearOfVolunteers #VolunteersForSustainableDevelopment #GlobalChangemakers #Peacebuilding #SportDiplomacy #InclusiveSocieties #SDG16 #ServiceDrivenLeadership #LeadershipInAction #ImpactAtScale