New Delhi: In an initiative to uplift and empower orphans, Human Welfare Foundation (HWF) awarded scholarships to 85 orphan students – 25 of which were for undergraduate and postgraduate studies – along with the Siddique Hasan Award to one exceptional student. The event took place at The Scholar School here Wednesday.
Vice Chairman of HWF, T. Arif Ali, presided over the event, emphasising the foundation’s VISION 26 programme, which addresses 10 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. In his remarks, he urged students to give back to society once they achieve their dreams and praised the mothers in attendance for their role in nurturing and empowering their children in the absence of fathers.
Chief Guest Professor Sara Begum, Dean of Faculty of Education, Jamia Millia Islamia, encouraged students to pursue positive, innovative, and inquisitive learning. She highlighted the importance of service-mindedness and learning to live together in harmony and tolerance.
Dr. Nisha Nupur, Medical Officer at the Directorate of Health Services, Delhi, motivated students to engage in social service in addition to their career pursuits, encouraging them to become self-reliant and independent.
Charan Singh, Superintendent of the Social Welfare Department, GNCT Delhi, reminded the audience that true wealth lies in service, saying, “If a person or organisation is affluent but does not serve others, their wealth is meaningless.”
Zahoor Ahmed, Head of HWF’s Orphan Care and Community Development, outlined the Foundation’s initiatives to support orphaned students, including the establishment of nine hostels across various states to provide safe and nurturing environments.
