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Umar Farooq Zahoor: A Visionary Entrepreneur and Humanitarian

In today’s rapidly changing global economy, entrepreneurs who can navigate challenges and seize opportunities stand out. Umar Farooq Zahoor is one such individual, an expatriate Pakistani businessman who has made his mark on the international stage with a unique blend of business acumen and humanitarian dedication. His journey is one of resilience, vision, and a deep commitment to economic growth and social welfare, especially in the Middle East and Pakistan.

From Humble Beginnings to Global Influence

Born to Pakistani parents in Norway, Umar Farooq Zahoor has risen to prominence through hard work and a strategic mindset. He started his entrepreneurial journey at a young age, venturing into real estate, technology, and energy projects. Over the years, Zahoor expanded his influence across borders, working with royal families in the Middle East and collaborating with heads of state in Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean.

His investments span diverse sectors, including IT, agriculture, and renewable energy, making Zahoor a key figure in sustainable business practices. His ability to build relationships and foster collaboration has earned him recognition as a visionary leader.

A Key Player in Foreign Investment

Over the past 18 months, Zahoor has been instrumental in attracting over $400 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) to Pakistan. His efforts to bring significant capital into the country have contributed to job creation, economic growth, and a brighter future for the nation. These investments are just the beginning. Zahoor is currently working on projects that aim to bring an additional $2 billion in FDI to Pakistan, further positioning the country as a hub for international business.

As an influential figure in both the business and diplomatic worlds, Zahoor continues to lead investment projects that aim to improve infrastructure, promote innovation, and enhance Pakistan’s global economic standing.

Championing Humanitarian Causes

Beyond his business endeavors, Zahoor is committed to humanitarian work. His recent appointment as Ambassador at Large for the United Nations Humanitarian Program highlights his dedication to supporting vulnerable communities around the world. Zahoor’s work in the humanitarian sector is driven by a deep sense of responsibility and empathy, ensuring that his success in business is balanced by his contributions to society.

Hilal-i-Imtiaz: Recognition for Outstanding Contributions

In 2024, Umar Farooq Zahoor was honored with the Hilal-i-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan’s highest civilian awards. This prestigious award recognizes his significant contributions to both the economic and diplomatic spheres. Zahoor’s efforts to strengthen Pakistan’s international ties and drive foreign investment have earned him this well-deserved accolade.

A Leader with a Vision for the Future

Looking ahead, Umar Farooq Zahoor’s vision is clear: to continue making a positive impact through sustainable investments, economic development, and humanitarian efforts. With projects worth billions in the pipeline and a growing global network, Zahoor is committed to creating opportunities for future generations. His story is not just one of financial success but also of leadership, compassion, and the drive to build a better world.

Final Thoughts

As Umar Farooq Zahoor continues to expand his influence in business and diplomacy, he sets an example for aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders. His work in attracting foreign investment and championing humanitarian causes highlights the power of combining business strategy with a sense of social responsibility. In a world that often values profit over people, Zahoor’s approach offers a refreshing perspective on what it means to be a visionary entrepreneur.

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The Remarkable Health Journey of Jimmy Carter: A Legacy of Resilience and Compassion

Jimmy Carter's health journey has been a testament to his resilience and unwavering commitment to service. Despite numerous health challenges, including a severe type of melanoma and multiple injuries from falls, Carter has continued his humanitarian work. His story not only highlights his personal strength but also underscores the importance of compassionate end-of-life care.

Early Life and Naval Career

Born on October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia, Jimmy Carter's early life was marked by hard work and community values. Growing up in the small farming town of Archery, without running water or electricity, he learned the importance of perseverance and dedication. His educational journey led him to the U.S. Naval Academy, where he graduated in 1946. Serving in the submarine service of the U.S. Navy, Carter demonstrated his commitment to leadership and service.

Post-Presidency Humanitarian Work

After completing his presidency in 1981, Carter established the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The center has been instrumental in promoting human rights, democracy, and peace worldwide. Through its various programs, the Carter Center has monitored over 100 elections and resolved conflicts in countries such as Haiti, Bosnia, Ethiopia, North Korea, and Sudan.

First Health Scare: Metastatic Melanoma Diagnosis

In August 2015, Carter was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma, a rapidly growing skin cancer that had spread to his liver and brain. At the age of 90, Carter faced a daunting health battle. Following surgery to remove a liver mass, further examinations confirmed the presence of melanoma in his brain.

Treatment and Remission

Carter underwent a combination of immunotherapy and radiation therapy to combat his metastatic melanoma. He received radiation therapy targeting the melanoma spots in his brain and used the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab. By December 2015, Carter announced that he was free of cancerous growths, a significant victory in his health journey.

Recurring Falls and Injuries

In 2019, Carter experienced multiple falls resulting in significant injuries. In May, he broke his hip, requiring surgery. Later that year, he underwent another operation to relieve brain pressure caused by bleeding from recent falls. These incidents also led to a small pelvic fracture, necessitating hospitalizations and surgeries to address his injuries.

Melanoma Returns and Hospice Care Decision

In February 2023, Carter chose to end medical treatment and enter hospice care at his home in Plains, Georgia, due to a severe type of melanoma. This decision, announced by the Carter Center and confirmed by his grandson Jason Carter, marked a significant moment in his health journey. Despite initial expectations of a short remaining time, Carter has continued to spend precious moments with his family.

Remaining Time at Home with Family

Carter, now 99 years old, has been receiving hospice care at home for over a year, surpassing expectations. Even after the recent loss of his wife Rosalynn, he remains surrounded by his family. His home in Plains is filled with love and peace, a testament to the strength of his Christian faith and the support of his loved ones.

Impact on the Carter Center and Ongoing Projects

Despite his health challenges, the Carter Center continues its crucial work under the leadership of its Board of Trustees, including Jason Carter. The center remains dedicated to promoting human rights, resolving conflicts, and reducing global suffering. Key projects such as election monitoring, disease eradication, and agricultural development in sub-Saharan Africa persist, reflecting the center's enduring commitment to its mission.

Ethical Considerations in End-of-Life Care

Carter's decision to enter hospice care has sparked important conversations about end-of-life decisions and the need for compassionate support for terminally ill individuals. His choice to focus on comfort care at home highlights the necessity for empathetic and honest discussions about end-of-life care.

Conclusion

Jimmy Carter's health journey is a powerful symbol of resilience, faith, and compassion. His unwavering dedication to service and humanity has inspired generations. As we reflect on his remarkable life and health journey, we are reminded of the enduring impact of his legacy on the world.

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Falkland Islanders Sovereignty: UK Statement to the Organization of American States

Original Speech delivered at Washington D. C. By David Rutley MP.

Secretary General, Assistant Secretary General, Ministers, Delegates - friends and colleagues. It is an honour to represent the United Kingdom here as a permanent observer state. Ten years ago, their government asked the people of the Falkland Islands whether they wished to retain their links to the UK as a self-governing Overseas Territory. In a referendum with a 92% turnout, 99.8% of those who voted chose to retain the Island’s links to the UK. An observer mission from six countries, including OAS states Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, Canada and the USA oversaw this referendum, and their ringing endorsement of the process was that it was “free and fair”. The people of the Falkland Islands have made their wishes clear - they do not wish to be incorporated against their will into Argentina. Likewise, they make it very clear to me that the UK has no mandate to negotiate with Argentina on the future of their home. I am not here to talk about events in the 19th century – who claimed what rock first. What we are talking about is the democratic rights of the community who live on the Islands, and their right to decide their own future. They have no other home and, despite the challenges of living on these remote islands, they are proud of their community and what they have achieved. Today the Islanders are economically self-sufficient, run a sustainable fishery, and have one of the highest per capita incomes in the world. They are probably the smallest jurisdiction to have an a plus credit rating- an endorsement of their stable and democratic government. Before adopting this motion today, you should all be clear what you are endorsing. Argentina officially argues that the right to self-determination does not apply to the people of the Falkland Islands – so putting it bluntly, they argue the islanders are not entitled to democracy. This motion calls for two larger countries to negotiate, without the consent of those who live there, over the transfer of the islands to Argentina. The United Kingdom will not negotiate to transfer the sovereignty of the Islands as the local population have clearly shown they do not want this. The Falkland Islands are internally self-governing, and the Islanders fiercely guard their constitution and the powers of their elected government. They have their own constitution, laws, currency and traditions. It is absurd to argue that this community, which stretches back 10 generations on the islands, is not a real community and does not deserve the democratic rights we expect for ourselves.  

Royal Falkland Islands Police headquarters. Photo by Liam Quinn. Flickr.   Their elected representatives make decisions that affect the lives of the people on the Falkland Islands - they want to focus on issues that matter to their community, better education, healthcare, environmental conservation, and they are doing very well in all of these areas. It is sometimes asserted that the United Kingdom is ‘militarising’ the South Atlantic, but the forces on the Islands are entirely defensive. The United Kingdom’s military presence has significantly reduced since 1982 and are at the minimum necessary to defend the Islands. Any suggestion that we are seeking to militarise the wider region is entirely without foundation and is not based on fact. The UK wants and continues to seek a positive and constructive relationship with Argentina in the best interests of both our countries and of the wider region. It is to be regretted that Argentina has chosen this year to further undermine its relationship with the UK, both on South Atlantic issues but also, as a consequence, on wider bilateral matters of interest. March 2023 saw Argentina unilaterally withdraw from the 2016 Joint Communique. This landmark undertaking offered great benefits to the people of the Falkland Islands, the United Kingdom and Argentina. These included a commercial flight to the Falkland Islands from Brazil that stopped in Argentina – the second commercial flight to the Islands from the South American mainland, fisheries cooperation, and the establishment of a framework for humanitarian work to take place. The Falkland Islanders and the United Kingdom scrupulously followed its undertakings. No one could fail to have been moved by the ground-breaking work undertaken in 2017 and 2021 by the International Committee of the Red Cross to identify Argentine remains from 1982.  

Goose Green, Falkland Islands. Photo by John5199. Flickr.   Through this period Falkland Islanders supported numerous visits by relatives of those killed to enable them to pay their respects by the graves of their loved ones. This is despite the fact that memories of the Argentine invasion and occupation remain fresh in their minds. The politicisation of this humanitarian work by the current government of Argentina is especially unfortunate, and it is impossible not to interpret this as a clear signal this Argentine government does not want to discuss anything on the South Atlantic in good faith. Despite this, relatives of those killed in 1982 can – and do – visit the Falklands via the commercial flight from Punta Arenas to visit the graves of their relatives which are being maintained by the Islanders. The Falkland Islanders and the UK remain committed to the humanitarian work. However, the withdrawal – on the eve of the final negotiations for the third phase of the humanitarian project – has made agreeing this work much harder. I once again encourage the Government of Argentina to reconsider its decision to withdraw from the Communique. The draft declaration the Argentine government presented today refers to its “constructive approach towards the inhabitants” of the Falkland Islands. The Falkland Islanders would feel justifiably puzzled by this claim. Argentina has imposed sanctions against companies wishing to do business with the Islands, halted the sharing of scientific data for fisheries management, and first blocked and then cancelled the resumption of a commercial flight route between the Islands and São Paulo. It has redeployed Argentine jets and ships to the South of Argentina – a move that the Argentine Defence Minister has confirmed was to control the airspace and fisheries around the Falklands. It has even protested against a children’s ice hockey team competing in a regional competition. The UK has no doubt about its sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands and surrounding maritime areas. We also have no doubt about the principle and the right to self-determination as enshrined in the UN Charter and in article one of the two UN Covenants on human rights, by virtue of which Falkland Islanders can freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development. We want to work constructively with Argentina. But its rhetoric and activity in the South Atlantic is preventing us from reaching the full potential of our bilateral relationship. Argentina must accept that there cannot be any dialogue on sovereignty unless the Falkland Islanders wish it. The 2013 referendum - in which the Islanders voted to maintain their status as a self-governing British Overseas Territory – made very clear they have no wish for such a dialogue. On behalf of the people of the Falkland Islands, the UK asks the General Assembly to take note of their right to self-determination and that this statement is read into the record of this meeting. Thank you.   Sources: THX News, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office & David Rutley MP. Read the full article

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Happy World Red Cross Day to All. Today, we celebrate the dedication, selflessness, and compassion of the millions of individuals who are committed to saving lives and helping those in need.

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Let us honor Sheikh Zayed's memory by following in his footsteps and working towards a more compassionate and inclusive world. We can all make a difference in our own way, whether it's through volunteering, donating to a charity, or simply showing kindness to those around us. Today, let us come together to celebrate the spirit of humanity and commit ourselves to creating a better tomorrow for all.

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Sketched the Wanderer again.

This time I just did an atmospheric piece where she looks out across an alien world (probably one of the gas giant's satellites). Exploring the wildernesses of alien worlds is kind of her thing.

Recorded a time lapse of the process, used clips of it as a framing device for a short series on TikTok (first one below) where I try to promote various families trying to raise funds to escape genocide.

On that note, here's a list of refugee aid organizations that I think are worth checking out.

Operation Olive Branch

Nabali Aid Network

Salam & Solidarity

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Blessed Care International Foundation: https://register.eazytagg.com/9c2q

Join us in Accra, Ghana (28 & 29 Nov. 2024), as we impact the community and inaugurate the Ghana Chapter NGO Founders Global Network towards partnerships with global organizations.

#BlessedCareInternational #NGOFounders #GlobalNetwork #ImpactDay2024 #CommunityEmpowerment #YouthEmpowerment #GhanaNGOs #AccraEvents #CharityWork #NonProfitGhana #SkillDevelopment #HumanitarianWork #SocialImpact #WomenEmpowerment #HealthcareForAll #EndingHunger #EducationForAll #GhanaChapterLaunch #GlobalPartnerships #EmpoweringLives #MakeADifference #SupportTheVulnerable #InspireChange #CommunitySupport #GhanaEvent2024 #HopeAndHealing #GlobalNGO #FutureOfAfrica #BuildingStrongerCommunities

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World Humanitarian Day is a special day when we honor and celebrate heroes who help others during difficult times. These heroes are called humanitarian workers, and they are very brave.🌍🤝❤️

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World Humanitarian Day

Today World humanitarian day marks the twentieth anniversary of the attack on the UN headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq, and to show our unwavering commitment to deliver for the communities we serve, no matter who, no matter where and #NoMatterWhat.

Humanitarians have no other purpose than to save and protect lives and to deliver the basic necessities of life. They stand shoulder to shoulder with the communities they serve and bring hope.

On 19 August 2003, we lost 22 colleagues in an attack on the United Nations in Baghdad, Iraq. The tragedy profoundly changed the way in which humanitarians operate – from being respected to being targeted – and this led to the creation of World Humanitarian Day (WHD)

Today, 20 years on, our work has grown in scale and complexity. We aim to help almost 250 million people – 10 times more people than in 2003.

Humanitarian efforts have grown. From rising geopolitical tensions and the blatant disregard of international humanitarian law to deliberate attacks and disinformation campaigns, our work is more difficult and dangerous than ever.

Amid these trials, we have grown stronger, and we are closer to the women, men, and children we serve. We venture deep into disaster-stricken regions and closer to the front lines of conflict with no other purpose than saving and protecting lives and delivering the basics of life: food, water, shelter, education, health, nutrition and protection.

The total number of humanitarian aid workers around the world has been calculated by ALNAP, a network of agencies working in the humanitarian system, as 210,800 in 2008. This is made up of roughly 50% from NGOs, 25% from the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement, and 25% from the UN system.

SERVICE TO HUMANITY

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SERVICE TO GOD!

Dr. Nehaal Mayur

International Development Specialist

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www.nehaalmayur.com

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Guys, I want you to meet my new friend Kate Moth #mothrescuer #humanitarianwork #bugrescue (at Grand Rapids, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBhPF0khjev/?igshid=1t0i5ctucm2et

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You both make it happen - you keep raising the bar of achievements as young ambitious ladies with dreams that you are crystalizing. The work you do is so concrete. You both call the shots, in many spheres, humanitarian action being one of them. On your birthday, the Open Dreams Community celebrates you all and the impact you create. Happy Birthday Sylvie Njobati & Melvis Nformi. #WeMove #actionspeaks #humanitarianwork #communityengagement https://www.instagram.com/p/Ced-ar4LPrM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=