Egypt’s Regional Relief Team recognises his contribution to supporting displaced Palestinians and Sudanese refugees Bangladeshi humanitarian Muhammad Raj has received international recognition for his contribution to assisting Palestinian families displaced from Gaza and Sudanese refugees sheltering in Egypt. The Regional Relief Team presented Raj, Director General of the Hafezzi Charitable Society of Bangladesh, with a Certificate of Appreciation and Recognition.
The Regional Relief Team is an active humanitarian arm of the Egyptian Youth Council, a civil society and human rights organisation registered in Egypt. Through an extensive volunteer network and national, regional and international partnerships, the organisation undertakes humanitarian activities, including food, medicine and emergency relief deliveries to Gaza and support for Palestinian and Sudanese refugees in Egypt.
Its activities involve coordination with the Egyptian Red Crescent and other partner organisations. Plans to expand international cooperation also include humanitarian assistance in Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chad, Somalia and the Central African Republic.
Dr Mohamed Mamdouh, Chairman of the Egyptian Youth Council’s Board of Trustees, is a member of Egypt’s National Council for Human Rights and Secretary of its Economic Committee. Council publications have also described him as the committee’s chairman. His activities encompass human rights, economic empowerment, social protection and cooperation with public and private sector stakeholders.
The certificate awarded to Raj bears the name and signature of Mahmoud Mamdouh as General Supervisor of the Regional Relief Team. It commends Raj’s professionalism, constructive engagement and commitment to humanitarian objectives, based on the organisation’s direct experience of working with him.
According to the certificate, joint initiatives supported Palestinian families displaced from Gaza, Sudanese refugees and displaced communities residing in Egypt. These activities involved food assistance, essential relief supplies and support for vulnerable families. Raj’s efforts to mobilise assistance and facilitate effective coordination were specifically acknowledged.
Following his conversion from Hinduism to Islam, humanitarian service has become an important part of Raj’s life. He has remained actively involved in supporting vulnerable people, mobilising assistance for families in need and helping facilitate relief for conflict-affected communities. Alongside his work in Bangladesh, his humanitarian activities have extended into international cooperation.
Raj’s work has received coverage from Egyptian media, national news organisations in Bangladesh, Palestine TV and Sudan TV. Reports have featured his relief activities, involvement on the ground and sustained efforts to support people in need. He has previously received multiple awards and honours in Bangladesh and internationally for humanitarian service.
Expressing gratitude to Almighty Allah, Raj thanked the Regional Relief Team, donors, partners and well-wishers. He reaffirmed his commitment to standing beside vulnerable and oppressed people.