Haiti - Social : The FOKAL Foundation, winner of the prestigious Zayed Prize
Friday, February 25, the jury of the Zayed Prize for Human Fraternity has just announced the names of the winners of its 2022 edition. This year, it has decided to reward the Knowledge and Freedom Foundation (FOKAL), as well as King Abdallah II of Jordan and his wife Queen Rania.
"This is a Prize for all Haitians, for all our partners and for all those who promote the values for which we fight" rejoiced Michèle Pierre-Louis, President of FOKAL adding "This Prize gives us immense joy and gives us courage to continue our work."
Inspired by Pope Francis and Grand Imam of Al Azhar Ahmed Al Tayeb who signed the document on human fraternity on February 4, 2019, the Zayed Prize is in its 3rd edition and recognizes the winners for their contributions to the construction of a more peaceful, harmonious and compassionate world, based on the values of human brotherhood.
FOKAL succeeds Antonio Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations and the activist against extremism Latifa ibn Ziaten, laureates of the year 2021.
