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World Humanitarian Drive
Founded2018
FounderDr Abdul Basit Syed
TypeInternational NGO
Location
  • London, United Kingdom
  • 43 Lancaster Gate London W2 3NA United Kingdom
Key people
Anthony Carmona,Chris Philp,Erna Hennicot-Schoepges
Websitewhd.org.uk

World Humanitarian Drive[1] (WHD) is an International NGO with operations in 12[2] countries,[3] founded in Croydon, U.K. by British Indian Global Peace activist,[4] Entrepreneur, Writer, Dr Abdul Basit has also been honoured with ‘Freedom of the City of London’ award for Global Humanitarian and Educational Contributions at the traditional ceremony occurred at Guildhall's Chamberlain's Court in London on 18 September 2023 Dr. Abdul Basit Syed Awarded 'Freedom of the City of London' for Global Humanitarian and Educational Contribution.

History[edit]

World Humanitarian Drive (WHD) was established in April 2018.[5] It is an international organization.[6] It has been granted special consultative status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).[7][8] The WHD was founded in the United Kingdom by Abdul Basit Syed, a British Indian global peace activist.

The primary mission of WHD[9] is to advance global peace,[10][11] international education, and trade.[12]

"World Humanitarian Award" initiative by WHD[edit]

Distinguishing and celebrating remarkable individuals and organisations, the "World Humanitarian Award"[13] honours outstanding contributions to humanity, underscoring their profound impact[14] and rewarding tireless efforts[15][16] The World Humanitarian Drive (WHD) has awarded individuals, organisations and community groups in Malaysia with the prestigious Global Humanitarian Award.[17] WHD has been working on numerous activities all over the world to intensify the need for ‘World Moral Day’ to be celebrated on 2nd of September every year as a remembrance of the last day of World War II.[18]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "World Humanitarian Drive Founder and Global Peace Activist, Dr. Abdul Basit Syed, Honored with the 'Freedom of the City of London' Award".
  2. ^ "World Moral Day".
  3. ^ "Lebanese-Australian Daizy Gedeon Received the British Regal Award for Her Work for Lebanon". 19 September 2022.
  4. ^ "Global Humanitarian Award conferred on Torgbi Agbesi Awusu II - MyJoyOnline". 18 June 2021.
  5. ^ "World Humanitarian Drive". service.gov.uk.
  6. ^ "The World Humanitarian Drive gets recognition from the UN for global education". 14 July 2023.
  7. ^ "International organizations granted special consultative status to the World Humanitarian Drive (WHD)". edurev.in. 1 January 1970. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
  8. ^ "United Nations Civil Society Participation – General". esango.un.org.
  9. ^ "Embracing World Moral Day - World Humanitarian Drive". IndiaTIES. 4 September 2020.
  10. ^ "World Humanitarian Drive (WHD) appelle à un cessez-le-feu immédiat en Israël et en Palestine. | Maglor". maglor.fr.
  11. ^ "Torgbi Agbesi Awusu II honoured at World Humanitarian Drive". 20 June 2021.
  12. ^ "World Humanitarian Drive". tnpscthervupettagam.com.
  13. ^ "Global Humanitarian Award - List of Global Humanitarian Award Winners". byjusexamprep.com.
  14. ^ "world humanitarian drive WHD illuminating paths of peace and morality". networ kknt. 4 November 2023.
  15. ^ "7 Malaysians awarded Global Humanitarian Award; Stars of Covid | New Straits Times". 30 June 2020.
  16. ^ "International Day of Conscience WHD Awards". Croydon Medical Society. 12 April 2021.
  17. ^ "Seven from Malaysia feted with global humanitarian awards". NST Online. 18 September 2022. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
  18. ^ Admin, C. C. N. (3 September 2021). "World Humanitarian Drive - Chennai City News". www.chennaicitynews.net.

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