Orphans in Need

Orphans in Need is a British charity dedicated to improving and empowering the lives of vulnerable orphans and widows. A UK based organisation, they operate throughout the world supporting 12,000 orphans in 14 countries.[1]

In 2015, Orphans in Need won the British Muslim Awards Muslim Charity of the Year Award for its notable work in the field of humanitarian relief. This was recognised at a gala event in Birmingham.[2]

Moeen Ali, an English cricketer, supports the charity and works as their Global Ambassador.[3] He helped it raise £260,000 for an orphanage during an event at the Institute of Directors in Pall Mall, London. [4]

Lord Sheikh is a patron of Orphans in Need, along with his wife Lady Sheikh, and attend a number of events in this capacity throughout the year[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Who We Are - Orphans in Need". Orphans in Need. Retrieved 2016-11-14.
  2. ↑ "British Muslim awards". Asian World News. Retrieved 2016-11-14.
  3. ↑ "MOEEN BECOMES GLOBAL AMBASSADOR FOR ORPHANS IN NEED". wccc.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-11-14.
  4. ↑ "Moeen Ali supports Orphans in Need charity event". GiveMeSport. 2015-06-12. Retrieved 2016-11-14.
  5. ↑ "Lord Sheikh | Orphans in Need". lordsheikh.com. Retrieved 2016-11-14.
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