Riyaz Quazi
President
Universal Multipurpose Society
“Mission Padhe Hum Padhaye Hum”
Mohd. Riyaz Mohd. Fajil Quazi is a seasoned social worker and project director with over a decade of experience in managing impactful initiatives. Throughout his career, he has successfully led projects that have positively transformed societies. Currently, Quazi helms the “Padhe Hum Padhaye Hum” mission, aiming to provide value-based education to underprivileged children from slum dwellings and migrant labor families.
Quazi holds a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s in Social Work from RTM University, Nagpur, laying a strong foundation for his humanitarian work, which has earned recognition from many. His impressive resume includes serving as Project Director for an old-age home (Swami Vivekananda Old Age Home), District Coordinator for Amravati in a Axshaya(Tuberculosis) National Health Project conducted by MAMTA Health Institute for Mother & Child Delhi.
Quazi’s unwavering commitment to HIV/AIDS prevention, tuberculosis awareness, and other health-related initiatives has left a lasting impact on both urban and rural communities, cementing his reputation as a dedicated social advocate. His accolades include Times of India Nagpur Hero’s Award 2024, The Mahatma Gandhi International Peace Award (2019), the Rajiv Gandhi Shiromani Achievements Award (2018), the Change Maker Award (2021), and the prestigious Covid-19 Warrior Award.
As Founder and President of Mission “Padhe Hum Padhaye Hum” and President of Universal Multipurpose Society Nagpur, Quazi continues to champion social justice and community empowerment in Central India.
Inspiring Progress: A Journey of Recognition and Service
Training and Workshop Participation
- Attended a CSR Funding Workshop in 2017, organized by HCL in Nagpur.
- Participated in AXSHYA Tuberculosis Awareness Training at Delhi in 2016 and 2017, conducted by MAMTA HIMC.
- Took part in Tobacco Free India Training organized by Salam Bombay Foundation, Mumbai.
Key Training and Workshops Facilitated
- Trained outreach workers on HIV-TB coordination for MSACS.
- Led training for project coordinators, health workers, and outreach staff on the Prevention of Parent to Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS (PPTCT), in collaboration with IL&FS Education and NACO.
- Provided TB awareness training to volunteers under the AXSHYA Project, funded by MAMTA HIMC, Delhi.
- Conducted career guidance workshops for adolescent girls in Nagpur, organized by MAMTA HIMC.
Notable Awards and Recognitions
- Honored with Nagpur Hero’s Award 2024 by Times of India.
- Recognized as a Torch Bearer for Social Upliftment 2024 by Central India Group of Institutions.
- Appreciated by Zilla Parishad Nagpur for contributions to education (2023).
- Received Award of Excellence in Education 2022 from Taif Public School.
- Awarded Change Maker Award 2021 at the Global Nagpur Summit.
- Recognized as a Covid-19 Warrior 2021 by Jamat-E-Islami Hind, Nagpur.
- Honored with the G-7 Foundation Social Work Award 2020.
- Recipient of the Mahatma Gandhi International Peace Award 2019.
- Awarded Rajiv Gandhi Shiromani Achievement Award 2018.
- Honored with the Maharashtra Gaurav Award 2018 by NGO Forum Maharashtra.
Leadership and Community Roles
- President of Universal Multipurpose Society, Nagpur.
- Director of the Right to Education (RTE) Verification Committee.
- Founder and President of the mission "Padhe Hum Padhaye Hum."
- Ex. Director at Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Technical & Education Society, Nagpur.
- Ex. Special Executive Officer at the Nagpur Collectorate.
Additional Contributions and Initiatives
- Planted 2,063 trees, with 635 successfully growing into mature trees.
- Completed 29 blood donations to date.