Commonwealth names British-Pakistani student Momin Saqib as Youth COVID-19 Hero

Murtaza Ali Shah | thenews.com.pk

LONDON: The Commonwealth has named British-Pakistani student Momin Saqib as its Youth COVID-19 Hero during its 2021 award ceremony.

The Commonwealth Youth Awards recognise those young people are actively involved in bringing about meaningful change and are integral to creating a more innovative and interconnected future.

In its 2021 edition, the Awards highlighted 10 exceptional young people who have gone above and beyond to support communities and be a positive light during the challenges posed as a result of the global pandemic.

Momin Saqib has been named a Commonwealth Youth COVID-19 Hero for "One Million Meals" — the initiative he co-founded with Arif Malik, British-Pakistani restaurateur and award-winning chef, Raja Suleman Raza, and a team of volunteers in March 2020 — in the charitable work category.

Backed by football legend David Beckham, the initiative was an emergency response to the COVID-19 crisis in...Click to continue reading