Crawley campaigner honoured with prestigious award by the Universal Peace Federation

Dr Sangita Shrestha receiving her award. Picture: submitted

An inspirational development communicator, author and campaigner from Crawley has been honoured with a prestigious award by the Universal Peace Federation.

Dr. Sangita Shrestha, a development communicator, author and a campaigner for global development residing in Crawley, has been conferred with the prestigious Ambassador for Peace award by the Universal Peace Federation. The award function, held on 9 December, recognised her contributions to peace-building initiatives and international development.

With over fifteen years of experience in development communication, Dr Shrestha has played a pivotal role in advocating for women's rights, global education, research communication and environmental causes. Currently, at Feed the Minds, a London-based international development organisation, she champions the voices of women from Africa and Asia and supports the mission of Feed the Minds to empower women in poverty through education.

The Ambassador for Peace Award reflects her commitment to fostering positive change and creating a more harmonious world.

Dr Sangita Shrestha's certificate. Picture: submitted

Upon receiving the prestigious award, she expressed her gratitude, stating, "I am deeply honoured to be recognised as an Ambassador for Peace by the Universal Peace Federation. This award serves as a tremendous source of encouragement for my work, motivating me to further contribute.”

“The Universal Peace Federation Ambassador for Peace award acknowledges individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, advocacy, and a commitment to fostering peace and harmony within communities and across borders”, said Margaret Ali, Director of Universal Peace Federation (UPF) UK.

“This award is not only a recognition for what the awardees have achieved until now; this award encourages to do more for the society along with the other existing Ambassador for Peace awardees. Our team at UPF strives to do our best by offering the awards to a deserving person”, she added.

Universal Peace Federation is a global organisation having an NGO in general consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. UPF supports the work of the United Nations, particularly in the areas of interfaith peacebuilding, peace education, and the strengthening of marriage and family. It has recognised deserving individuals with Ambassador for Peace award in over 160 countries.