MOSCOW, November 2. /TASS/. The opportunity to connect with people from different countries, exchange experience and explore joint projects has been among the most valuable outcomes of winning the International Eurasia Award, Ugandan educator Daniel Omara told TASS.
Omara, founder of the Chunga-Changa interactive Russian-language school for children in Africa, took first place in the award’s Art of Teaching category.
He said that while financial support and other resources were important, he particularly valued the international community the award brings together, made up of people working to improve the quality of life in their countries.
"You get to meet a lot of people who are doing similar or different projects. We talk about our work, come up with ideas for joint projects and look for ways to help each other. We also learn how others deal with challenges that we encounter in our own projects," he said.
Omara added that the recognition of Chunga-Changa by the award was itself a major endorsement for the school, while the opportunity to connect and work with like-minded people made the experience even more valuable.
"It is the community and the teamwork that come out of it. The project, the school Chunga-Changa, is recognized by such an entity. It’s a very big endorsement for the project," he said.
The International Eurasia Award was held for the second time in 2026, attracting 5,512 applications from 73 countries. The competition featured 10 categories recognizing achievements in education, culture, volunteering, the promotion of the Russian language, historical memory and international cooperation. The award also provides winners with financial assistance and practical support to help develop their projects.