​ICARE founder Dr. Assil Russell was invited and sponsored by Hamilton City Council to attend The Aspiring Leaders' Forum in Parliament, in recognition of ICARE's contribution to bringing together people from all backgrounds and different walks of life to help needy children.

The Aspiring Leaders' Forum on faith and values attempts to bridge the growing divide between our nation's young people and its leaders as they come together in Wellington to debate and discuss the ideas and philosophies of leadership. While Members of Parliament host the Forum, the focus is not purely politics: it is about encouraging young people to be better leaders in the areas of society they are engaged in, be it the arts, business, politics or sport.

There are always more followers than leaders, yet one leader can affect the lives of millions. The Forum helped build a bridge from one generation to the next, inspiring and elevating our young people's expectations of leadership.