The Edhi Foundation was awarded the ‘Isa Award for Service to Humanity’ in a ceremony in Bahrain’s capital Manama for its humanitarian services.
According to the press statement by the Isa Award, the charity organisation was shortlisted along with several other qualifiers from other countries by an international jury. The Pakistani charity foundation was selected after the general secretariat of the Award, in coordination with the jury, “conducted intensive field research covering the worksites of the Foundation, reviewing methods of providing services and verifying the records of achievements”, the statement said.
The award is worth a US$1 million reward, along with a medal of pure gold and a high certificate of appreciation. The award was delivered to the Edhi Foundation at a grand royal ceremony by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The award was given after an international jury, selected the Edhi Foundation after shortlisting several qualifiers.
According to a press release issued by the awarding committee, the honour, which is given every two years, was established in 2008 by a Royal Decree from King Hamad. It aims to recognise individuals that have dedicated their lives to humanitarian work.
Edhi Foundtion is the largest Pakistani charity foundation, known worldwide for its humanitarian work. It serves all human beings from all races, religions and nationalities without distinction. Faisal Edhi received the award on behalf of the foundation.
