In a remarkable achievement, a school in Pakistan managed by the Kashmir Orphan Relief Trust (KORT) secured the prestigious Zayed Sustainability Prize, earning a prize of $100,000. The award, announced during the UN climate conference in Dubai, recognized the school’s project involving the installation of water filtration plants, sensor taps to minimize water wastage, and the promotion of organic farming.
Sumaiya Bibi, representing KORT, received the award from Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, during the ceremony at Al Wasl Plaza, Expo City, held in conjunction with COP 28. Expressing pride, Sumaiya emphasized the school’s commitment to conserving water and providing drinking water to areas facing scarcity.
The winning project, addressing the water crisis in Pakistan, aims to expand its impact by implementing sustainable practices. Kinzal Bibi, another student, emphasized the school’s passion for providing nutritious food through organic farming practices.
Established in 2016, KORT School and College, founded by Mohammed Akhtar, a UK-based businessman, emerged after the 2005 earthquake in Kashmir. The trust, initially created for earthquake orphans, expanded its mission to care for abandoned children, numbering over 500. Akhtar, referred to affectionately as ‘Papa’ by the children, highlighted the familial bond shared with the students.
The Zayed Sustainability Prize, honoring the legacy of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, awarded a total of $3.6 million to 11 winners this year. The prize money for KORT will be utilized for clean water and organic farming projects in rural areas, contributing to environmental sustainability.
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