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Sharjah: The seventh annual edition of the Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support (SIARA) 2023, has announced that 423 entries were submitted from 41 countries across 4 continents.

With a 135 percent increase in the number of entries compared to the previous edition, which received 177 applications, the submissions came in from entities seeking global recognition for their refugee efforts in under-resourced communities worldwide, and thereby testify to the growing importance of SIARA in turning the international spotlight on unsung humanitarian heroes.

Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support (SIARA) was established by the Sharjah-based global humanitarian organization, The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in 2017, and since, has been held annually, to celebrate outstanding humanitarian interventions by humanitarian outfits across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa that have innovatively and sustainably impact the lives of refugees, the forcibly displaced, and marginalized communities by improving their access to food, healthcare, education, psychological support, among others.

Held under the auspices of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and his wife, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of TBHF and UNHCR Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children, SIARA’s cash prize of AED 500,000 (US$136,000) is a special contribution by TBHF and does not represent any share of the donations made to the foundation.

Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman & Managing Director of Aster DM Healthcare, extends his greetings to His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. Speaking at the occasion of the Refugee Advocacy and Support event organized by the Big Heart Foundation, he conveyed his deepest appreciation and congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi and his wife, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, for their philanthropic activities, which have touched thousands of marginalized individuals, including refugees, over the years. He congratulated Talent Beyond Boundaries for winning the 7th edition of the Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support and lauded The Big Heart Foundation’s efforts in supporting refugees.

“Aster Volunteers, the global CSR arm of Aster DM Healthcare, works closely with the Big Heart Foundation on various projects and has established a partnership with them. The latest effort of Aster Volunteers Mobile Medical Services (AVMMS) in Lebanon aims to serve people in need there. In a successful collaboration, we have also established mobile medical services in Iraq, Somaliland, Ethiopia, and Sudan, improving access to much-needed primary care and sending medical personnel to the refugee camps in Azraq, Zaatari, and Erbid in Jordan, in collaboration with the UNHCR.”

The collective humanitarian impact of SIARA 2023 entrants: 60 million refugees and IDPs

Nigeria topped the list of country-specific nominations with 40 entries, followed by Uganda with 29, Lebanon with 28 entries, and Iraq and Pakistan with 15 and 17 submissions, respectively. Other countries from which nominations were received include Egypt, Morocco, Nepal, Palestine, Somalia, Cambodia, Zambia, USA, Kenya, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Congo, Ghana, South Sudan, Tanzania, Burkina Faso, Malawi, Yemen, Bangladesh, Cameroon, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Jordan, Syria, Turkey, UAE, Bahrain, Greece, Germany, UK, Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The organizations that have applied to this edition of the award have delivered emergency aid, life-saving assistance, and long-term humanitarian development programs to close to 60 million refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), women, and children, in 5 continents.

Mariam Al Hammadi, TBHF Director, noted, “We are proud to receive the highest number of submissions in SIARA’s seven-year history. The increase in numbers not only testifies to the growing popularity of this award but also reflects on the growing strength and commitment of the international community of humanitarian outfits who are making an impact with their brave, selfless efforts every day.”

“In creating this award, our mission was to realize the vision of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and his wife, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Al Qasimi, Chairperson of The Big Heart Foundation, UNHCR Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children, to turn the spotlight on individual stories of greatness and impact. These stories set the benchmark of professionalism, ingenuity, and excellence in this sector of work. We are pleased to say that we have achieved what we set out to do, with SIARA winners triggering a tide of humanitarian excellence and inspiring examples for their peers around the world,” she added.

Last year, the sixth edition of SIARA received 177 nominations from 39 countries, with Nigeria and Uganda topping the list. The award continues to be a strong reflection of the humanitarian spirit and culture of sustainable philanthropy that lies at the heart of the UAE community, with a focus on improving the lives and realities of marginalized populations around the world.

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