Muslim Aid held a Volunteer and Citizenship Award Ceremony in London on 2 July 2010. The focal point of the evening was a presentation of awards to Muslim Aid volunteers in recognition of their creative talents and hard work in different categories. Ten awards were also given to volunteers from the Pathway to Citizenship Programme, a Muslim Aid UK development partnership with London Councils (LCC). Over 300 guests, including Muslim Aid Trustees, heads of community associations and media representatives attended the event.

The award for the Volunteer of the Year was conferred on Mr Kamal Miah for his outstanding performance and dedication to Muslim Aid’s work. Speaking at the ceremony, Muslim Aid Chairman Sir Iqbal Sacranie paid rich tributes to the hundreds of volunteers. He also thanked them for their invaluable contribution in raising funds for the Charity and promoting awareness about Muslim Aid’s charitable projects at home and overseas.

Affirming Muslim Aid’s commitment to the volunteers, the Chairman said: “our volunteers are an important reflection of the Organisation in the way we serve the community through individual and team efforts.”

The event was part of the 25th anniversary celebrations of Muslim Aid.

Muslim Aid Chairman, Sir Iqbal Sacranie presents an Award to Kamal Miah for Volunteer of the Year

Muslim Aid Trustees and Staff attend the Volunteer Award Ceremony

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Notes to Editors

• Muslim Aid is a UK based relief and development agency established in 1985 and working in over 70 countries with field offices in Bangladesh, Bosnia, Cambodia, Gambia, Indonesia, India,  Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka and Sudan.  Muslim Aid works with all in need, regardless of their race, religion, gender, nationality or political opinion. Muslim Aid programmes include emergency relief; capacity building through water, sanitation and health programmes; education and skills training; micro-financing and income generation and orphan care. Apart from supplying practical help, Muslim Aid tackles poverty by developing sustainable solutions, advocating for a more just and sustainable future.

• For further information about the work of Muslim Aid and its overseas field branches, please visit Muslim Aid website at www.muslimaid.org or contact Communications Manager Michelle Davis on +44 0207 377 4200 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it