16/10/2026
NU Dasmariñas proudly celebrates three significant recognitions at the QS ImpACT Awards 2026, one of the world's leading platforms honoring initiatives that advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This year marks the biggest QS ImpACT Awards cycle yet, attracting 1,375 applications from 114 countries, representing hundreds of organizations, universities, and changemakers worldwide. From this highly competitive global pool, NU Dasmariñas' initiatives were recognized for their meaningful contributions and measurable impact on communities and sustainable development.
These internationally recognized initiatives demonstrate how research, instruction, and extension can work together to address real community needs through evidence-based, community-driven interventions anchored on Community-Based Participatory Research.
1. PROJECT T.R.A.I.L. (Taking Responsibility, Acting with Impact, Learning through nature), spearheaded by the Senior High School Department, received recognition in two prestigious categories:
Finalist - University Sustainability Leadership Award (Organization)
Nominee - Sustainability Innovator Award (Organization)
Through environmental restoration, reforestation, summit cleanups, and experiential learning initiatives, PROJECT T.R.A.I.L. continues to demonstrate how education can inspire environmental stewardship and collective action toward a more sustainable future.
2. "Kabataan, Protektado Ka: HIV-Awareness and Reproductive Health Advocacy in Action," led by the NSTP Department, was selected as a:
Finalist - Community Health and Well-being Award (Organization)
The initiative promotes HIV awareness, reproductive health education, and youth empowerment, helping build healthier, informed, and more resilient communities.
These recognitions reflect the dedication of our faculty members, staff, student leaders, volunteers, community partners, and stakeholders who continuously transform learning into action and service into impact.
Three international recognitions. Three impactful initiatives. One NU Dasmariñas' commitment to creating positive change.
As we join changemakers from around the globe, we remain steadfast in our mission to advance sustainability, promote well-being, empower communities, and contribute to a better future for all.
The QS ImpACT Awards 2026 winners will be announced during the QS ImpACT Youth Summit on December 5-6, 2026, in London, United Kingdom, where global changemakers, institutions, and organizations will gather to celebrate initiatives advancing the Sustainable Development Goals.
Congratulations to the Office of Community Extension, through the Senior High School Department and the NSTP Department, and to our valued partners, for bringing the NU Dasmariñas spirit of excellence and service to the global stage.
Selected from over 1,300 global applications across 114 countries, NU Dasmariñas stands among the world's recognized changemakers committed to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals.
