Epic Vibes, Epic Spirit

Listen to India's renowned Carnatic vocalist Thodur Madabusi Krishna, who reshaped the boundaries of classical music to make it more inclusive.This lecture was delivered on August 30, 2016. 

Listen to Conchita Carpio Morales of the Philippines, whose anti-corruption campaign as former Ombudsman significantly led to stricter sanctions and increased convictions of high-ranking officials.This lecture was delivered on September 4, 2016.

Listen to Ego Lemos of Timor Leste, an environmental advocate who integrated his country’s culture with ways to assure food security and sovereignty.This lecture was delivered on October 25, 2023.

Listen to Ravi Kannan R. of India, a pioneering oncologist whose leadership in a nonprofit cancer was guided by putting people at the center of its operations. 

Listen to Korvi Rakshand of Bangladesh, whose foundation provided free English-language education to children and leveraged technology to make schooling easier for them.

Listen to the story of the Philippines’ Miriam Coronel-Ferrer, the first woman in the world to sign a peace accord with a non-state armed group. For show notes: This lecture was delivered on November 8, 2023.

In this new series, the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation presents its 2023 laureates. Stay tuned to learn more about Asia's transformative leaders in peace, healthcare, agriculture and education.