Uravugal Trust has garnered significant recognition for its unwavering commitment to providing dignified final rites for unclaimed and homeless individuals. Since its inception in 2017, the trust has been honored with several awards and featured in various media outlets, acknowledging its impactful work and the dedication of its founder and volunteers.
Awards and Honors
We are deeply humbled and honored to have received recognition for our service to humanity:
INSPIRO Award (2023):
- Uravugal Trust was recognized with the prestigious INSPIRO Award by Agilisium, celebrating our inspirational contributions to society.
ALERT Being Award:
- We received the ALERT Being Award from ALERT NGO, celebrating our role as real-life heroes and Good Samaritans in the community.
Hero of Chennai 2018 (Founder Khaalid Ahamed):
- Our founder, Khaalid Ahamed, was proudly named "Hero of Chennai" in 2018 by StepsStones, a Chennai-based real estate investment firm, for his tireless efforts in ensuring dignified burials for the less privileged and promoting inclusivity in burial practices.
Pride of Humanity Award (Khaalid Ahamed):
- Khaalid Ahamed was also honored with the Pride of Humanity Award, acknowledging his profound humanitarian work through Uravugal Trust.
Media Coverage
Uravugal Trust’s mission and activities have been widely covered in prominent media outlets, helping to spread awareness about our cause:
The Indian Express:
- Highlighted the trust's compassionate efforts in providing dignified burials for the homeless across Chennai.
The New Indian Express:
- Featured our crucial work during the challenging COVID-19 pandemic, where our team bravely performed last rites for over 500 individuals who succumbed to the virus.
Times of India:
- Discussed Uravugal Trust's core mission to give every unclaimed body a dignified burial, emphasizing our deep commitment to humanity.
Femina:
- Profiled our founder, Khaalid Ahamed, focusing on his unwavering dedication to providing dignified burials to COVID-19 victims during a time of immense crisis.
Rediff.com:
- Recognized Khaalid Ahamed as a true hero of Chennai for his selfless service and impactful work through Uravugal Trust.
