Epigraph:
Whoso saved a life, it shall be as if he had given life to all mankind. (Al Quran 5:33)
Mary Meals’ founder Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow with the children he is serving. He received the 2013 Peace Prize
March 14, 2015
Ahmadiyya Muslim Peace Prize for the Advancement of Peace is an international award that was launched in 2009 by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. It is an award for the recognition of an individual or an organization’s contribution to the advancement of the cause of peace. It is awarded by the Khalifa (Caliph) of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community to the award winner.
For the latest recipient please click here.
Lord Eric Avebury recipient of the 2009 award
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community UK is pleased to announce that its National Peace Symposium will be held on Saturday 14 March, 2015. The theme of this year’s symposium is Religion, Freedom and Peace. Held at the largest mosque in Western Europe, the event promotes a deeper understanding of Islam and other faiths and seeks to inspire a concerted effort for lasting peace. More than 800 guests attend the unique event including Secretaries of State, parliamentarians, diplomats, faith and civic leaders as well as representatives from numerous charities and faith communities.
Abdul Sattar Edhi the recipient of the 2010 award
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Prize for the Advancement of Peace was launched in 2009 by the Spiritual Head of the Worldwide Ahmadiyya Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad and the award comprises a trophy together with a certificate and a monetary prize.
The 2013 Ahmadiyya Muslim Prize for the Advancement of Peace, was awarded to Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow founder and Chief Executive of Mary’s Meals. The latest Peace Prize winner will be announced at the symposium on March 14, 2015.
6.15pm Arrival & Refreshments
7.00pm Introduction & Guest Speakers – including Prof Heiner Bielefeldt, UN Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Religion an Belief
7.40pm Keynote Address – by His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad
8.25pm Dinner
2015 Information Brochure
Venue
Baitul Futuh Mosque,
181 London Road,
Morden, Surrey SM4 5PT
In 1968, SOS Children’s Villages UK was founded under the name of “British Friends of SOS Children’s Villages” and has been supporting the worldwide work of SOS Children’s Villages ever since. SOS Children’s Villages UK uses its available funds exclusively for activities outside the UK. In collaboration with local agencies, it has contributed to supporting children and their families in over 45 countries. SOS Children’s Villages UK was the winner of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Prize for the Advancement of Peace in 2011.
Orthopedic Humanitarian Oheneba Boachie-Adjei, M.D was the recipient of the 2012 award
It was in 1998 that Dr. Boachie established the Foundation of Orthopedics and Complex Spine (FOCOS) in order to provide care to patients with spinal deformities and other orthopedic problems in developing countries. “Working with many generous people from the U.S. and Ghana, they have treated more than 27,000 patients and have performed more than 1,000 surgeries.
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May Allah make the symposium a great success and guide us to choose the best winners for The Ahmadiyya Muslim Prize for the Advancement of Peace, not only this year but for years to come and make this prize a a real symbol for nobility and service to humanity. Ameen!
I second zia shah.Ameen.