The Kingdom of Bahrain on Tuesday conferred the Isa Award for Service to Humanity to the Edhi Foundation for their tireless efforts towards humanity. The award includes a US$1 million reward, a medal made of pure gold and a certificate of appreciation.
Faisal Edhi received the award on behalf of the foundation.
According to reports, the Edhi Foundation received the award at a grand royal ceremony attended by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain in Manama, the capital.
An international jury recommended the foundation which was selected after shortlisting several qualifiers.
A press release issued by the awarding committee said that the honour, which is given every two years, was established in 2008 by a Royal Decree in memory of Emir Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa after whom the award is named. It recognises individuals who have dedicated their lives to humanitarian work.
The Edhi Foundation, founded by the late Abdul Sattar Edhi, is the largest Pakistani charity foundation, known worldwide for its humanitarian work. It serves all human beings, regardless of race, religion or nationality. Edhi runs several shelter houses, old homes, an ambulance network, orphanages, soup kitchens, morgues along with multiple other welfare services.
Until his death on July 8, 2016, Edhi dedicated his life and that of all his family members to the service of people. The award honours him, and the work that is still being done by the foundation for the betterment of the people across Pakistan.
