Alkhidmat Delegation Participates in UNIW Council Meeting
A delegation from Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan, led by Vice President Syed Ihsanullah Waqas, participated in the 40th Council Meeting of the Union of NGOs of the Islamic World (UNIW) held in Putrajaya, Malaysia. The four-day meeting was attended by representatives of more than 40 civil society organizations from over 16 countries.
The Alkhidmat delegation included General Manager International Affairs Ahmad Toor and Umar Farooq, who serves as Alkhidmat’s representative in Türkiye. The group engaged with other attendees to discuss areas of mutual interest and potential joint welfare projects.
Focus on Humanitarian Challenges and Coordination
Vice President Syed Ihsanullah Waqas stated that discussions at the council meeting focused on humanitarian, social, and economic challenges facing the Muslim world. Specific attention was given to ongoing humanitarian crises in Palestine and other regions.
Waqas said the delegation emphasized ways to strengthen international humanitarian assistance through a coordinated strategy. He noted that greater cooperation among civil society organizations in the Muslim world, sharing of experiences, and joint humanitarian initiatives had become increasingly important due to growing humanitarian needs across different regions.
Strategic Priorities and Global Dynamics
The council meeting reviewed UNIW’s previous activities and discussed its future policies and strategic priorities. An international conference on “Geopolitics and Global Changes in the Muslim World” was also held at Universiti Putra Malaysia, focusing on changing global dynamics and their impact on the Muslim world.
Organizational Scope and Partnership Goals
The Union of NGOs of the Islamic World (UNIW) maintains a global network comprising 401 organizations from 66 countries. The organization provides a platform for groups working in humanitarian assistance, education, human rights, family welfare, social and economic development, and other welfare sectors to strengthen coordination and undertake joint initiatives.
Waqas said Alkhidmat’s participation aimed at strengthening partnerships with global humanitarian organizations, learning from international experiences, and exploring new opportunities for joint humanitarian and welfare initiatives. The delegation held meetings with delegates from different countries and representatives of partner organizations in Malaysia during the event.