Faris Mannekkara (born June 17, 1996) is an Indian social worker and businessman from Kerala. He is known for his work in empowering women and children by helping them through multiple NGOs. He is currently appointed as the Global Peace Ambassador for the Diplomatic Mission of Global Diplomacy under UN 75. He started working as a Salesperson in a car showroom. Faris later quitted his job as a salesman and established his own second hand car business. He began his social work career by joining the Sankesh Foundation<ref name":3" /> He later earned a doctorate in Social Work from AUGP.<ref name":0" /> Career Faris began his career by volunteering for Sankesh Foundation where he organize charity events and secured donations through his network that supported over 300 women from the last 8 years.<ref name":3" /> He then started working with the Smile Foundation, an NGO that focus on providing educational resources and scholarships to underprivileged children, where he raised funds for them, it benefitted 150 children.<ref name":1" /> He was later appointed as Ambassador of Justice and Peace for the United Nations Organization's Diplomatic Mission in India.<ref name=":3" />
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