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IDRF's Vice-Chair, Winston Shyam Liaquat Kassim,C.M. appointed as a Member of Order of Canada |
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Wednesday, 01 July 2009 |
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Toronto, July 1, 2009: IDRF (International Development and Relief Foundation) announces, with great pride, the appointment of IDRF Vice-Chair, Mr. Winston Shyam Liaquat Kassim as a Member of the Order of Canada, our country’s highest civilian honour for lifetime achievement. Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, announced today the new appointments to the Order of Canada and the Appointees will be invited to accept their insignia at a ceremony to be held at a later date.
The appointment cites Winston Kassim "for his contributions as a community volunteer who played a key role in establishing several community and religious centres that provide outreach services to refugees and immigrants."
Winston Kassim has made significant contributions over thirty years as a dedicated volunteer who has demonstrated exceptional leadership with many regional, national and international charitable and humanitarian organizations.
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"Friends of IDRF" Golf Tournament --July 11, 2009 |
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Friday, 20 March 2009 |
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GLOBAL: New book outlines Islam's influence on refugee law |
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Friday, 26 June 2009 |
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DUBAI, 24 June 2009 (IRIN) - Islam's 1,400-year-old tradition of generosity and hospitality towards refugees has had more influence on modern-day international refugee law than any other historical source, says a new book by Ahmed Abu al-Wafa, a professor of law at Cairo University.
The book entitled The Right to Asylum Between Islamic Shari'ah and International Refugee Law: A Comparative Study was published on 23 June by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in cooperation with Naif Arab University and the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC).
In the book, al-Wafa describes how Sharia (Islamic law) and Islamic tradition respect refugees, including those who are not Muslims. UNHCR said in a press release that Islam also forbids forcing non-Muslim refugees to change their beliefs; avoids compromising their rights; seeks to reunite families; and guarantees the protection of their lives and property.
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Tuesday, 23 June 2009 |
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News Story from the Field –Swat, Pakistan
June 25, 2009
Masood Ul Mulk, CEO of IDRF operational partner SRSP, bringing IDRF relief to Swat Valley war-affected people:
“I have just been travelling up in the north. A road that took us nine hours in the past took us twenty six hours to reach our destination. That is how war has started to take it toll over here.
This week the bulk of IDRF distribution will be taking place* and we
will post photographs for your supporters. There is likely to be some
movement back of people from Buner and Swat areas in the coming week.
The government insists that this is going to happen, but personally I
don’t think women and children are going to move back for a long time.
In the mean time as the war zone is expanded there is the likelihood of
many more IDPs (Internally Displaced Persons) streaming to the south.”
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IDRF BBQ and Walkathon 2009 --Walk to Benefit the Children of Gaza |
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Thursday, 26 March 2009 |
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 IDRF's 2009 BBQ & Walkathon was held on June 21st, 2009 at High Park in Toronto. Many donors and supporters came to show their support and to raise funds for the children of Gaza, Palestine. Participants enjoyed a nice walk, run, or stroll in the park and feasted on a delicious BBQ lunch.
All funds raised at the event have been directed to the IDRF supported physiotherapy and rehab centre in Gaza. The centre cares for wounded, disabled, and orphaned children, who have been disproportionately affected by the recent Israeli–Palestinian conflict. Thanks to the generosity of numerous supporters, the project will continue to provide war-affected and orphan children with comprehensive care, assistive devices, rehabilitation services, and trauma counseling to help reintegrate them back into society.
Thank you to all our supporters, participants, and volunteers, and an extended thank you the local businesses who generously donated large quantities of food.
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