Maryan Zahid Wins Humanitarian Award

Written By Afghan Women On The Move

Afghan Women On The Move’s Founder, Maryam Zahid is extremely honored to have received a 2022 NSW Humanitarian Award in recognition of her humanitarian and advocacy role though social media.

2022 NSW Humanitarian Awards “exemplify values vital to the wellbeing of our State” – NSW Governor. The 2022 Awards was presented officially by Patron of STARTTS, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of New South Wales, in an official ceremony which took place at Government House, Sydney last night.

Congratulations to the inspiring Awardees of this year's NSW Humanitarian Awards, all of whom have made an exceptional positive contribution towards refugee issues in New South Wales in their respective fields.

Special thanks to STARTTS CEO, Jorge Aroche and his team and their event partner Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) Barrett Evolution Salty Dingo Damon AMB, and all involved in supporting the NSW Humanitarian Awards Program in 2022.

2022 NSW Humanitarian Awardees:

  • Refugee Community Worker: Bilal Waheed

  • Refugee Supporter: Blue Peony Foundation

  • Youth: Nargis Karimi

  • Best Project: Afghan Crisis Response Project�Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS)

  • Highly commended: Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) & Western Sydney

  • Local Health District (WSLHD)

  • Education: Kylie Adams

  • Rural and Regional: Armidale Sanctuary Humanitarian Settlement

  • Government: Nawal Nadar

  • Sport: Tibetan Unity Cup

  • Social Media: Maryam Popal Zahid

  • Lifetime Achievement award: Mr. Ernie Friedlander OAM

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