Shabir Hussain wins Tikun Olam Award for Humanitarian Aid
GUYANESE humanitarian activist Mr. Shabir Hussain has won this year’s Tikun Olam Award for Humanitarian Aid when Canadian Jewish Humanitarian organization Ve’ahavta held its Annual Awards Ceremony recently at the Toronto Centre for Performing Arts, in Canada. Mr. Kirill Zoretsky, Director of Development of Ve’ahavta said the award was presented to Mr. Hussain, an executive of Banks DIH Ltd. and Lions  past chairman of the Council of Governors  for his continued effort and determination in providing humanitarian assistance to ‘Repair the World’.

“Mr. Hussain has worked tirelessly over the last 20 years to provide humanitarian aid to those in need through partnerships with Lions International and other organizations. He has facilitated over 30 medical missions to Guyana,” the organization said.

According to Ve’aharvta, Mr. Hussain has partnered with them to provide healthcare to thousands of patients and has made available training opportunities for local interns in Guyana.

The event featured keynote speaker Sir Bob Geldof, internationally acclaimed humanitarian activist and the Master of Ceremonies was Mr. David Shore, creator, writer and executive producer for the award-winning television series ‘House M.D’.

Mr. Hussain, in an invited comment, said he was elated to receive the award and will continue his work to bring relief to those in need.