Awards & Testimonials
Welcome to the Awards and Testimonials page. We are proud to share with you the recognition and the testimonials we have received from our supporters, partners, and beneficiaries.
“Youth for Peace-International’s vision for a better world is truly admirable. I extend my best wishes to the organization and pray for their success with the blessings of Allah.”
His Majesty Mohammed VI
King Of Morocco
“Congratulations on your appointment as Peace Ambassador. Well done and best wishes for continued success in 2015.“
-President of the Anna Lindh Foundation. As counselor of His Majesty the late King Hassan II of Morocco and of His Majesty Mohammed VI
“Your inspiring email brings hope for true peace and dialogue between cultures. I am eager to support your initiative and offer all resources of our foundation to help.”
-Rabbi Avraham Greenbaum, Director, AZAMRA INSTITUTE
“It sounds as though you have started something interesting and highly necessary!“
-Babs Sivertsen, Program Director, Oslo Coalition, Norwegian Centre for Human Rights
“Congratulations Zakaria on your great initiative and efforts to promote unity. You’re a model for the younger generation in the Arab world.“
-Caroline Schwab, President of Geneva World Peace
Communicator of the Geneva Centre for Human Rights Advancement and Global Dialogue
“How wonderful that you have an aim to help youth come together in peace to dialogue. To create
more peace, respect and understanding in the world is so very important.”
–Diane Tillman, International Coordinator for Living Values Educational Program. With over 23 years of experience in education, she has conducted seminars in 20+ countries worldwide, and worked with war-affected children. Diane has a BS in Psychology from UCLA and a MS in Counseling and Guidance from CSULA.
“Zakaria El Hamel sets such an outstanding example for so many.”
–Mary Shuttleworth, Peace Summit Medal for Social Activism.
“Glad to hear from you and learn about your work in Morocco. We at the Boniuk Center for Religious Tolerance are supportive and willing to encourage you in any way possible.”
–Dr. Jill Carroll specializes in religious tolerance, American religion, and religion in public life, with expertise in the role of religion in world politics, comparative world religions, and applied life philosophy.
“My compliments to you on your successful initiative..!”
–Gershon Baskin: Director of Holy Land Bond, former VP at Gigawatt Global, partner at GH United LTD for medical innovations and devices in the Middle East.
“How wonderful to hear from you and to learn about your group. What an inspiriation!”
-Abby Stamelman Hocky, Executive Director, Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia
“Congratulations on your nomination as a Peace Ambassador, Gandhi and Dr. King would be proud to call you their friend. Thank you for honoring their peace legacies and serving others.”
–John R. Naugle, Founder and Executive Director of Atlanta: City of Peace, Inc. He also serves on the Board of Directors of The Gandhi Foundation USA.
“I applaud your interest and dedication toward working on peace issues… the world needs more people like you”
-Julie Kanak, Executive Director, Hands of Peace
“Your initiative sounds very promising and I pray it will succeed. Wishing you all God’s blessings”
-Fr. Keith, Mgr. Keith Barltrop, Director of Catholic Agency to Support Evangelisation (CASE)
“Congratulations on your great work! Let’s unite for dialogue and peace. I hope to collaborate with you.”
-Ofer bronchtein,
President of International forum for Peace
“As the Initiative strives for a better world, we appreciate organizations like yours. Wishing you success in your worthy endeavors.”
-The Clinton Global Initiative
“Youth For Peace and Dialogue between Cultures” is a wonderful concept and I will certainly work
with you.”
–Vinod Bodhankar, President of Jalbiradari Pune District, is currently networking with NGOs in the area to reduce pollution, encroachment, and exploitation of rivers and river-lands.