Awards

Hilal-e-Imtiaz

The President of Pakistan confers prestigious award of Hilal-e-Imtiaz on Chairman RSPN on August 14, 2006. This is in recognition of 53 years of his dedicated service for improving the lives of the poor in Pakistan and South-Asia on August 14, 2006

Sitara-e-Eisaar

The President of Pakistan confers Award of Sitara-e-Eisaar on Chairman RSPN on June 30, 2006 for RSPN and RSPs providing relief in the earthquake devastated areas

Sitara-e-Imtiaz

Chairman RSPN was awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz by the President of Pakistan in 1990

Man of the Year 2005

Rotary International (Pakistan) awarded Man of the Year 2005 Gold Medal in 2006 to Chairman RSPN

World Conservation Medal

Chairman RSPN was awarded World Conservation Medal by the Duke of Edinburgh in 1994

Magsaysay Award

Chairman RSPN was awarded Magsaysay Award by the President of Philippines in 1992

Global 500 Award

In recognition of his work at AKRSP, Chairman RSPN was awarded the United Nations Environment Programme Global 500 Award in 1989

In recognition of RSPNs humanitarian services in undertaking rescue and rehabilitation following the devastating October 8 2005 earthquake, RSPN received a certificate and shield of Commendation from the Government of Pakistan. Commemorating the first anniversary of the earthquake on October 8, 2006, the Government of Pakistan distributed shields and certificates in appreciation of the combined efforts of national and international organisations to bring succour and relief to the bereaved and needy in earthquake affected areas.

"This Award is recognition of the work done by so many people involved in the post earthquake period in Pakistan. The RSP Network cannot take credit for this alone. Without its member Rural Support Programmes, the National and Sarhad Rural Support Programmes that were on the ground in these difficult times, RSPN efforts could not possibly have been acknowledged. Whereas all three organisations have been recognised and awarded credit, let us not forget the people affected (staff and communities we work with) and their strength at a time of such immense difficulty. God gave us all the courage and energy to work for what we all believed in."

Shandana Khan, CEO RSPN