Alex Dekker
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Alex Dekker is a humanitarian worker and founder of the Australian food charity Alex Makes Meals.
BornMarch 31, 2000
Melbourne
OccupationsHumanitarian and entrepreneur
OrganizationAlex Makes Meals
Websiteadekker.com
Alex Dekker | |
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 Alex Dekker (left) at a fundraiser | |
| Born | March 31, 2000 Melbourne |
| Occupations | Humanitarian and entrepreneur |
| Organization | Alex Makes Meals |
| Website | adekker.com |
In 2020, during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dekker started the food charity inspired by helping his sister, a doctor. The demand for meals quickly outgrew the capacity of the then 19-year-old university student, so he gathered a team of volunteers and founded the charity Alex Makes Meals. The charity expanded its attentions to include homeless people and other support groups.[1][2][3]
Dekker initially left his university course to run the charity at the peak of 2020, although he has since finished studies at the University of Melbourne in the Bachelor Of Commerce.[4][5]
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Melbourne Awards | Community Champion (COVID-19 response) | Finalist[6] |
| 2022 | Victorian Young Australian of the Year | — | Nominated[7][8] |
| 2022 | Premier's Sustainability Award | Community Champion, Healthy and Fair Society | Won[9][10] |
| 2023 | Banksia Foundation National Sustainability Awards | Young Changemaker | Won[11] |
| 2024 | Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia | Social Impact | Listed[12] |
| 2024 | Melbourne Awards | Young Melburnian of the Year | Won[13][14] |
| 2025 | Herald Sun Future Victoria | 25 Under 25 | Listed[15] |
| 2025 | Forbes 30 Under 30 Australia | Social Impact | Listed[16][17] |
| 2026 | University of Melbourne Alumni of Distinction Awards | Rising Star for Young Alumni | Won[18] |
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