• Awarded on: November 16, 2005

Koyes Ahmed, Toronto, Ontario
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

The Regent Park community has applauded Koyes Ahmed for his diligent efforts to help newcomers integrate into the community and for all the programs that he has set up to improve life in his Toronto neighbourhood. Mr. Ahmed has founded the Network for International Care and Services, an outreach organization that has assisted many victims of natural disasters, as well as homeless people and others. Well known for his interfaith support and for his belief that all humans should be treated equally, Mr. Ahmed has been a great bridge-builder between various ethnic groups and has inspired many of his peers to give of their time for the betterment of their community.