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About us

Board of Trustees

They provide strategic guidance and hold the trust to the standards of integrity and effectiveness it serves by.

A schoolboy in uniform receiving a school kit from an ALWAFA volunteer in front of a blackboard

Leadership

Executive Board

Exceptional leaders with decades of combined experience in humanitarian work, development, healthcare, education and nonprofit management.

Chairman of the Board

Ahmed Azhar

Leading humanitarian expert with over 20 years of experience in international development and emergency response. Previously served as Regional Director for multiple UN agencies and holds a PhD in Development Studies from Oxford University.

  • Humanitarian Response
  • Strategic Planning
  • Policy Development

Vice Chairman

Dr. Abdul Qadir Sanabili Madani

Specialist in community development and sustainable relief programs with Master's degree in Public Health. Over 15 years working with international NGOs focusing on maternal and child health, nutrition, and WASH programs.

  • Community Development
  • Public Health
  • Program Management

Secretary

Hafiz Shakeel Ahmad Meeruthi

Expert in organizational management and nonprofit governance with MBA from Harvard Business School. Extensive experience in strategic planning for humanitarian organizations and building high-performing teams.

  • Governance
  • Operations
  • Compliance

Treasurer

Mansoor Salmani

Financial strategist with extensive experience in humanitarian funding and CPA certification. 18 years managing finances for international relief organizations, ensuring transparency and accountability in all financial operations.

  • Financial Management
  • Audit & Compliance
  • Grant Management

The board

Board Members

Mohammad Riyasat Ali

Board Member

Healthcare specialist focusing on emergency medical response with medical degree from Johns Hopkins. 12 years of field experience in conflict zones providing critical healthcare services.

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Healthcare Systems

Mohammad Aman

Board Member

Education advocate and specialist in child welfare programs with Master's in Education from Columbia University. Dedicated to improving access to quality education in underserved communities.

  • Education Programs
  • Child Protection

Abdullah

Board Member

Engineering specialist in infrastructure and WASH programs. 16 years designing and implementing water, sanitation, and shelter projects in emergency and development contexts.

  • Infrastructure
  • WASH Programs

Sana Parveen

Board Member

Communications and advocacy expert with 14 years experience in humanitarian sector. Skilled in fundraising, donor relations, and building public support for humanitarian causes.

  • Fundraising
  • Communications

Muneer Ahmad

Board Member

Legal expert specializing in international humanitarian law and nonprofit legal frameworks. Ensures organizational compliance with all regulatory requirements and ethical standards.

  • Legal Compliance
  • Risk Management

Shanana Parveen

Board Member

Food security and nutrition specialist with expertise in emergency food assistance and sustainable agriculture. 13 years leading food security programs in crisis-affected regions.

  • Food Security
  • Nutrition

Advisers

Advisory Council

Distinguished experts who provide specialised guidance across various sectors.

  • Prof. Michael Chen

    International Relations Expert

  • Dr. Nadia Ibrahim

    Child Psychology Specialist

  • Eng. Rashid Mustafa

    Renewable Energy Consultant

  • Dr. Aisha Osman

    Gender & Inclusion Advisor

How we govern

Governance Principles

  • Accountability

    We maintain rigorous accountability standards through regular audits, transparent reporting, and clear lines of responsibility.

  • Transparency

    All our operations, finances, and decision-making processes are documented and accessible to stakeholders.

  • Effective Oversight

    Our Board actively monitors organizational performance and ensures alignment with our mission and values.

  • Ethical Leadership

    We uphold the highest ethical standards in all our governance practices and decision-making.