Vishwa Kalyan Award (VKA) 2015 – In Recognition of Humanitarian Service
September 6, 2015
By Padmini Arhant
- Nomads Clinic – Founder Joan Halifax Roshi and global volunteers participating in Samaritan exercise.
Upaya Zen Center founder Joan Halifax Roshi – Thank you for your compassion and dedication to treat and care for the people in the Himalayan region. Nepal and Tibet.
Pilgrimage Through Kham: A Medical Mission in Tibet
2. Founder – Thomas Bobby Smith. Organization – Hope for Lives in Sierra Leone.

Thomas Bobby Smith – Founder, Hope for Lives.org. Sierra Leone. Recipient Vishwa Kalyan Award – 2015.
Thomas Bobby Smith – Founder, Hope for Lives.org, Sierra Leone – Thank you for your timeless efforts and contributions to children in your country of origin – Sierra Leone. May you succeed in your organization core objective to make quality health care accessible in Sierra Leone.
https://youtu.be/z17sqaUH37g?list=PLj7-fNYFMP46xtGVMWAYPnI23NLEGAmse
http://www.hopeforsierraleone.org/projects-overview/
3. Founder – Peter Chasse. Organization – The Water Projects Inc.
The Water Project Inc. – CEO and Founder Peter Chasse – Thank you for your investment of time, resources and passion in uplifting lives turning hope into reality for many around the world.
4. Women in Business Development Inc. (WIBDI)
Polynesian Island – Samoa in South Pacific Island.
Adi Tafuna’I – Founder, Women in Business Development Incorporated is a celebrity in her own rights and serving her nation over twenty years with phenomenal success.

Adi Tafuna’i – Founder, Women in Business Development Inc. Samoa. South Pacific Island. Recipient Vishwa Kalyan Award – 2015.
Adi Tafuna’I – Founder Women in Business Development Inc. Thank you for your outstanding service to your community, national economy and South Pacific region.
5. Founder – Arun. Youth Helping Hands.org (YHH). https://youthhelpinghands.org

Arun – Founder, Youth Helping Hands. Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. Recipient Vishwa Kalyan Award. 2015
Arun – Founder, Youth Helping Hands.org, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. Your sacrifice and exemplary work reflected in children smiles and their ambitions for a bright future
Thank you for your genuine love and support to children deserving normal life.
The upcoming highlight is environment awardees list for Vishwa Kalyan or Universal Benefit Award.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant