These gems of wisdom lay paths of connectivity with current and future generations. They are a lifeline for better understanding, and greater human interconnections across Asia and the world. They are offered as a treasure trove for meaningful living from the Ramon Magsaysay Awardees whose own stories weave a tapestry of remarkable change and achievement in areas as diverse as rural and urban development, poverty alleviation, sustainable development, public health, the environment, governance, education, business, culture and the arts.