Mr. Muhammad Saghir
Chairman/CEO
Chairman/CEO is a senior journalist by profession, renowned human rights activist, a well-known scholar, writer and columnist on current affairs. His education includes a Master in Urdu and LLB.
He has vast experience in the humanitarian and development sector spanning over more than 20 years of experience as a volunteer. He has served as a member of the Board of Trustees, READ Foundation Pakistan for ten years, and Kashmir Relief Trust (KRT) for 15 years. He is the author of several books and publications on the issues of human rights, Kashmir dispute and travel books. He possesses several awards (national and international) including, the Presidential Award from the AJK government three times and the Shaheen Award from, United Arab Emirates.
Mr. Nisar Ahmed
Vice Chairman
A certified Director of corporate governance from ICMA-SECP, Mr Nisar Ahmed is an effective leader and capacity builder having 22 years of experience in cross-cultural leadership with a proven track record of non-profits management, governance, fundraising and systems development. Besides having MBA in Development Studies, he also holds a master’s degree in Islamic Studies.
During student life, he was an active member of youth and children clubs. He remained President of the “Pakistan Young Writers Forum” AJK Chapter on behalf of DAWA Academy/IIU Islamabad and Islamic Society for Children Hobbies. Being a Master Trainer, he possesses several years’ experience of teachers’ training with a specific focus on Islamic orientation. Previously, he was the country director of a UK based international organization for twelve years. Now, he is working as COO at an educational network and as volunteer CEO at a renowned national non-profit company. He achieved the award for innovation in development, University of AJK and organizational development from the South Asian Triple Helix Association.
Mrs. Somyyia Akram
Vice Chairman
She is an educationist by profession, a writer and a humanitarian worker by passion. Her interests have been focusing on women’s rights for more than eighteen years. She has been part of the right based forums promoting women rights and gender equality. She is a professor at WISH (Women institute of Science and Humanities), Islamabad.
Mr. Afzaal Ahmad
General Secretary
He is an M.Phil level educated in social sciences with bachelors in agriculture sciences. Mr Afzaal is a specialist in education projects and programs having more than 19 years of work experience in the development and humanitarian sector. At present, he is working as CEO in a sizeable non-profit educational network headquartered in Islamabad.
Mr. Umer Hayat Khan
Finance Secretary
Is extensively experienced and goal-oriented Controller and Finance Manager with a demonstrated track record of leading the preparation and analysis of financial reports to summarise and forecast financial position. He possesses proven expertise in using various financial management systems and leading highly skilled financial management teams, to achieve overall organizational goals and objectives. His education includes MBA (Finance). He possesses more than 18 years of volunteer experience with several humanitarian organizations across Pakistan. He started his career as an Accountant and is currently working as Manager Finance and Administration in IPSOS Pakistan – a renowned market research company in Pakistan.
Mrs. Momina Khan
Member
A lawyer and humanitarian activist, working for women rights for last 10 years. She has been involved in skill development of orphan girls, enabling them to become independent and useful citizens and contribute to the society in a useful manner. She is voluntarily affiliated with different development sector organizations