We Care for Humanity's 4th G.O.D. Awards and 3rd WCH Humanitarian Summit at the UN, A Huge Success!

​United Nations, New York- The much awaited 3 day-flagship events of We Care for Humanity (WCH), the 3rd WCH Humanitarian Summit and 4th Global Officials of Dignity Awards culminated with great triumph last August 19, 2016 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York with unprecedented array of honorees, speakers, presenters, performers and VIP guests from around the world! The said events were graciously hosted by the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Benin to the United Nations.
 
Among the big names and personalities who graced the event were His Highness Prince Faisal Al Saud-member of the House of Saud of KSA, His Excellency Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka- immediate former Vice President of Kenya, Her Excellency Rosalia Arteaga Serrano- Former President and Vice President of Ecuador, His Excellency Khil Raj Regmi, Former Prime Minister and Chief Justice of Nepal, Binod Chaudhary- the first and only Billionaire of Nepal, His Excellency Ambassador Jean Francis Zinsou- Permanent Representative of the Republic of Benin to the United Nations and many representatives from the UN and UN Women, office of Hon. Senator Kevin Parker and Hon. Senator David Carlucci.
 
H.H. Princess Maria Amor Torres, founder and president of WCH and the creator and chairman of the Global Officials of Dignity Awards announced, “This year marks the 4th anniversary of Global Officials of Dignity awards event.  I am proud of how far this organization has grown but there is still much work ahead for all of us.” She continues, “How fitting that our location for tonight’s awards gala is in the United Nations building, which represents global cooperation. Every person present tonight is a hero, someone who has passion, courage, and determination. Every honored individual has made a difference on humanity in the areas of human rights, peace, environment, education, health & wellness, and empowering those who are less fortunate. I congratulate the 2016 G.O.D. Awards Honorees!”.
 
The 4th G.O.D Awards Honorees:

1. Her Excellency Rosalia Arteaga Serrano- LATIN WOMAN OF THE YEAR
2. His Excellency Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka- AFRICAN DIGNITARY MAN OF THE YEAR
3. His Excellency Khil Raj Regmi- ASIAN DIGNITARY MAN OF THE YEAR
4. Gnanambikai Allirajah- GLOBAL WOMAN OF THE YEAR
5. Gnanam Foundation- 2016 THE GREATEST HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION OF THE WORLD
6. His Excellency Stjepan Mesic- EUROPE’S DIGNITARY MAN OF THE YEAR
7. His Excellency Jean Francis Zinsou- DISTINGUISHED MAN OF AFRICA
8. His Highness Don Basilio Cali- EUROPE’S NOBLE MAN OF THE YEAR
9. His Highness Molive Molungu Otto- ROYAL MAN OF CENTRAL AFRICA
10. Binod Chaudhary- ASIAN MAN OF THE YEAR
11. Amir Dossal- LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT ON GLOBAL PHILANTHROPY
12. Ravi Karkara- CHAMPION FOR YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND GENDER EQUALITY
13. Dr. Stephen Shaya, MD - 2016 GLOBAL MEDICAL INNOVATION & LEADERSHIP AWARD
14. Mary Shaya- AMERICAN WOMAN OF THE YEAR
15. Sridhar Chillara- INDIAN MEDIA ICON
16. Taj Hamad- LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT FOR PEACE
17. H.E. Selvi J. Jayalalitha- WOMAN OF INDIA
18. Suchhi Kumar- HUMANITARIAN BOLLYWOOD ACTOR OF THE YEAR
19. Angelo Borer and the Crazy Feet Company- HUMANITARIAN PERFORMERS OF THE YEAR

 
The awards also recognized His Highness Prince Dah Djissa Houetchenou, Prime Minister of the King of Benin and Her Highness Princess Pulcherie Simpson the Amazon Princess Of Abomey, Benin for their humanitarian contributions to their people.
 
World class performances were the highlights of the evening starting with Frank Haye and the Brooklyn Interdenominational Choir, direct from Switzerland- Angelo Borer and the Crazy Feet Company, soprano Rachel Hippert, legendary headliners- Alston Koch and Morris Hayes and R & B singer- Ida Divine.
 
Awards were presented by Chief Guest- Prince Faisal, H.H. Prince Arthur Louis Pagan and HH Princess Edith Ortiz of the Diplomatic Residence of the House of Homestead, Nubiasian Princess, Her Highness Sirene Harakawa’Ra, Dr. Ken Hansraj, Ben Lai, Ambassador Anthony Chima, Bishop Joy Theriot, Rev. Dileepkumar Thankappan, the delegation of the OSJ Knights of Malta- Sir Norbert Chung, Sir Dr. Murthy Gokula, Sir Col. Wilson Ariza, Sir Dr. Dan Carlin, Sir Jared Dubey and Sir Barry Didato.
 
Harmonizing with United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), the 3rd WCH Humanitarian Summit successfully executed its 2-day conference with an outstanding list of Speakers under the theme “Sustainable Innovations Towards Sustainable Humanitarianism”. On Health panel: Stephen Shaya, MD, Barry Didato, Murthy Gokula, MD, Ken Hansraj, MD, Mahsood Khatamee, MD, Anita Kapur, MD, Amb. Tony Chima. On Education panel: H.E. Rosalia Arteaga, Ben Lai, Dr. Victor Kannan, D.I.C.E. members: Masaki Arai, Keito Inoue, Xinyi Angela Yeng, Yukie Ishikawa. On Peace panel: Rev. Dileepkiumar Thankappan, Dr. Victor Kannan. On Human Rights Panel: H.E. Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, Ravi Karakara, H.E. Kihil Raj Regmi, George Abang Tawoh. On Green Environment Panel: Professor Dr. Gregory Payne, Llilac Diaz. On Eradication of Poverty panel: H.H. Prince Faisal Al Saud, Mr. Binod Chaudhary, H.E. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, H.E. Rosalia Arteaga, H.E. Khil Raj Regmi, Barry Didato, Uwaifu Aromose. On Youth and Women Empowerment: Yongmin Shin, Junko Ishikawa, the DICE members, Monica Sanchez. The Summit was moderated by John L. German, Ravi Karkara and Daniel Oh.
 
Of course, the event won’t be possible without the help of the following sponsors: J & B Medical Company, Health Net Connect, SREI Foundation, Acid Survivors Foundation, India, China-US Business Association (CUSBA), Association for the Protection of Women's And Children's Rights (APWCR) World Mission Foundation (WMF), World Yoga Community, ManaTV and TV5, HWPL and The Traveling Princess.
 
WCH wishes to thank the people who contributed their invaluable time, effort and energy towards the success of the event: WCH KEY COMMITTEE: Maureen Brindle, Dr. Stephen Shaya, Ben Lai, Joy Theriot, Amb. Anthony Chima, Angy Mera, Hector Sarinana, Kelly Fawaz, Tony Taylor, Amma, Andrew Kaen, Eve Harrison, Jennifer Jun, Frances Ndika, Maurice Dwayne Smith and the rest of the volunteers: Theriot group (Karen Prangan, Jennifer Theriot, Jo Moran, Dr. Elvira Green, John Theriot, Ma. Rosa Tabia, Kelsey Villafuerte), CUSBA group (Ju Ling Fu, Junko Ishikawa (DICE) Xinyi Cheng, Masaki Arai, Yukie Ishikawa, Keito Inoue, Ziang Wang), World Yoga Group (Anand Patole (Art Show & Musical Instruments) Gabriel Martinez, Raj Bhushan, Mary Rajcoomar, Olive Mitchell, Robert  E. Hall, Rosa Celeste, John Pulinat, Bindiya Prasad), World Mission Foundation Group (Adama Lee Bah, Christabel Unabe, Marcia Eda Sarkin, Joshua Chima, Jude Amadike).

Group photo of all honorees

HH Princess Maria Amor, Ben Lai, HH Prince Faisal Al Saud, Binod Chaudhary, Dr. Murthy

Keynote Address by HH Prince Faisal Al Saud

Acceptance speech by H.E. Rosalia Arteaga

Opening remarks by HH Princess Maria Amor

Acceptance speech by Sridhar Chillara

Acceptance speech by H.E. Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka

Accepting his award, Dr. Stephen Shaya

Accepting his award, Ravi Karkara

Acceptance speech by HE Ambassador Jean Francis Sinzou

Acceptance speech by Amir Dossal

HE Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka having fun at the reception

HH Prince Faisal Al Saud and HE UN Ambassador to Benin Jean Francis Zinsou

Angelo Borer and the Crazy Feet Company, Tap dancers from Switzerland

HH Princess Edith Ortiz, HE Rosalia Arteaga, Grand Master Basilio Cali, HH Prince Arthur Louis Pagan

Miss New York, Serena Bucaj and Jacob Wheeler, emcees of the event

Frank Haye and the Brooklyn Interdenominal Choir

HE Rosalia Arteaga, HH Prince Faisal Al Saud, Sridhar Chillara

Angelo Borer and the Crazy Feet Company

Rachel Hippert, Opera Singer

The crowd singing the "We Care for Humanity" themesong with Alston Koch and Morris Hayes

The crowd singing the "We Care for Humanity" themesong with Alston Koch and Morris Hayes

Reception at the UN patio

Acceptance speech by Taj Hamad

Receiving their awards, HH Prince Dah Djissa Houetchenou and HH Princess Pulcherie Simpson

WCH Humanitarian Summit at UN Conference Room #2, Oct. 18, 2016

WCH Humanitarian Summit at UN Conference Room #2, Oct. 17, 2016

WCH Humanitarian Summit at UN Conference Room #2, Oct. 17, 2016

WCH Humanitarian Summit at UN Conference Room #2, Oct. 17, 2016

Accepting their awards, Subaskaran Allirajah/Gnanam Foundation and Gnanambikai Allirajah from HE Khil Raj Regmi, HE Kalonzo Musyoka and HE Rosalia Arteaga

Accepting their awards, Subaskaran Allirajah/Gnanam Foundation and Gnanambikai Allirajah from HE Khil Raj Regmi, HE Kalonzo Musyoka and HE Rosalia Arteaga

Joy Theriot and Princess Maria Amor