LAHORE – Pakistani philanthropist and founder of Akhuwat Foundation Dr Amjad Saqib has received Ramon Magsaysay Award for this year for uplifting millions out of poverty in the country.
“Pakistan gets Ramon Magsaysay Award, popularly known as Asia’s Nobel Prize. @DrAmjadsaqib1 has been awarded this award for uplifting millions out of poverty. This award is dedicated to the people of Pakistan,” the foundation said in a tweet.
Pakistan gets Ramon Magsaysay Award, popularly known as Asia’s Nobel Prize. @DrAmjadsaqib1 has been awarded this award for uplifting millions out of poverty. This award is dedicated to the people of Pakistan. #Award4Pakistan #Akhuwat pic.twitter.com/jPIFy9gDq0
— Akhuwat (@Akhuwat) August 31, 2021
Dr. Saqib, a social entrepreneur, former civil servant, and author, founded the NGO in 2001.
Akhuwat has so far disbursed 4.5 million interest-free loans (Qarz-e-Hasan) amounting to Rs128 billion (US$798 million) to over 3 million families across Pakistan.
By using interest-free microfinance as a tool for poverty alleviation, Akhuwat helps its beneficiaries to become socially and financially included members of Pakistan’s society.
The Magsaysay Award is given every year to individuals who have made extraordinary efforts to eradicate poverty and for the development of society in Asia.
Pakistanis have congratulated the philanthropist on achieving the prestigious award.
https://twitter.com/EjazBashir15/status/1432633380718485510
Dr. Amjad Sadiq is the champion of working for the poor. Akhuwat’s system of interest-free loans has resulted in Dr. Saqib being awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award. #Award4Pakistan #Akhuwat pic.twitter.com/NDhlGTsl4E
— Adeel Kazmi (@AdeelKa07520348) August 31, 2021
The Ramon Magsaysay Award has honored Dr. Amjad Saqib with the prestigious title. This is a glorifying moment for everyone in Pakistan. #Award4Pakistan #Akhuwat pic.twitter.com/WuaM9tnHk7
— Arshad Mehmood (@ArshadM83334979) August 31, 2021
