World Leaders and Royalty at the Triumphant 4th GOD Awards United Nations, NY

 The much awaited 3 day-flagship events of We Care for Humanity (WCH), the 3rd WCH Humanitarian Summit and 4th G.O.D. Awards culminated with great triumph on 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 WCH 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, president of WCH and the creator, chairman of the Global Officials of Dignity Awards announced, “This year marks the 4th 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 continued, “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 to 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. Amma 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 Highest King of Benin and Her Highness Princess Pulcherie Simpson the Amazon Princess of Abomey, Benin for their humanitarian contributions to their country.

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, Morris Hayes, R & B singer Ida Divine and masters of ceremony: 2016 Miss New York- Serena Bucaj and actor-singer-poet, Jacob Wheeler.

Awards were presented by Chief Guest- Prince Faisal; H.H. Prince Arthur Louis Pagan; 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. Also presenting were the delegation of the OSJ Knights of Malta -Sir Norbert Chung; Sir Murthy Gokula M.D.; Sir Col. Wilson Ariza M.D.; Sir Dan Carlin M. D.; 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)