The New Nation - Internet Edition

Naser Ahmed, Director, External Affairs, Chevron Bangladesh, has been awarded the '2007 Nehemiah Award' by the International Board of Director (IBOD) of Habitat for Humanity International, Asia Pacific region. The award was conferred on him for his valued volunteer services and support for Habitat initiatives in the country. Ahmed will receive a plaque of appreciation and a cash prize of USD$10,000.

Habitat for Humanity (HFH), an international non-government organisation, has been active in more than 3000 communities in some 100 countries and territories around the world works with low-income families who would not otherwise be able to afford housing. HFH partners with families in need and help them build affordable houses for themselves and their families at no interest. In Bangladesh, Habitat works in Mymensingh, Modhupur, Durgapur, Haluaghat, Savar, Kaliganj, Brahmanbaria, Jessore and Satkhira. The Nehemiah award is the first of its kind received by a Bangladeshi. Every year, Habitat for humanity, international presents awards to its national organisations and volunteers in five different categories for their contributions in organisational initiatives across the globe. Chevron has been supporting Habitat for Humanity International-Bangladesh for the last six years through volunteer services and financial contributions. Chevron employees have directly participated in building houses alongside Habitat volunteers in different projects during this period.