Few individuals exemplify compassion, leadership, and unwavering commitment to humanity quite like Syed Muhammad Faisal Sami. The British-Pakistani humanitarian has been officially nominated for the Humanitarian of the Year award at the Influencer Magazine Awards 2025—a recognition that celebrates his outstanding impact on global relief, community wellbeing, and social justice.

As the UK Head of Faizan Global Relief Foundation (FGRF)—the charitable arm of Dawat-e-Islami—Syed has led humanitarian efforts for over two decades. Whether responding to devastating natural disasters or championing long-term development projects, his leadership has consistently brought hope to the most vulnerable.

Under his direction, FGRF has carried out monumental relief efforts across the globe:

• Pakistan Floods (2022): Delivering food, medical aid, and temporary shelters to thousands of displaced families.
• Turkey-Syria Earthquake (2023): Providing emergency relief, including blankets, food, and critical medical supplies. Establishing container-homes and orphanages for children and families to rebuild their lives.
• Water Relief Projects: Overseeing the construction and running of over 5,000 water wells and water hand pumps in the Thar Desert, Sindh, Pakistan.
• Morocco Earthquake (2023): Distributing over 20,000 ration parcels, more than 5,000 gas cylinders, life-saving aid and medical supplies, blankets and sleeping materials, and gifts, sweets, and treats donated to children and orphanages to bring a smile amidst crises.
• Gaza Humanitarian Aid (Overall): Coordinating vital relief benefiting over 350,000 individuals with food and cooked meals, clean water totaling 5.1 million litres, and medical, cash, hygiene, and infant support.
• African Development Programs: Helping and planning in the construction of shelters, educational facilities, and water systems across Malawi, Tanzania, The Gambia, and South Africa.
• Aid in Libya and Egypt: Supporting displaced populations with crucial supplies and daily necessities.

But his compassion doesn’t end with international borders.

In the UK, Syed has become a leading voice for community transformation—tackling knife crime, drug abuse, and youth violence through impactful awareness campaigns, school talks, and grassroots initiatives. His focus on prevention and education over punishment has sparked important conversations and driven meaningful change.

He was honoured with the British Citizen Award at the Palace of Westminster and named UK Volunteer of the Year 2024 by Charity Today—testaments to his relentless dedication and the lives he continues to uplift.

Syed’s work within prisoner rehabilitation is equally powerful. Believing in the power of second chances, he has mentored countless individuals, offering emotional support, skill-building opportunities, and a path toward a better life—reducing reoffending rates and restoring dignity.

His passion also extends to environmental sustainability, where he’s led tree-planting campaigns resulting in thousands of trees being planted—cementing his belief that humanitarianism includes caring for the planet we all share.

Whether leading global crisis responses or addressing issues in his own community, Syed Muhammad Faisal Sami operates from a place of deep empathy and action. His nomination is more than deserved—it's a tribute to a lifetime spent lifting others up with dignity and love.Congratulations, Syed. Your light continues to shine in the world’s darkest hours.