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Who We Are

INTRODUCTION

 

Sanash Welfare Foundation is a registered non-profit organization in Pakistan, committed to improving the lives of vulnerable and marginalized communities. Since our establishment, we have focused on providing humanitarian relief, sustainable development solutions, and capacity-building programs that empower individuals and families to thrive.

Our work spans emergency response, child protection, women inclusion, education, health, clean water initiatives, and environmental sustainability. Guided by principles of transparency, accountability, and community engagement, we ensure that every intervention creates meaningful and lasting impact.

With a dedicated team of professionals, volunteers, and partners, Sanash Welfare Foundation bridges the gap between urgent needs and sustainable solutions, giving hope and dignity to those who need it most.

Why We Were Created

Sanash Welfare Foundation was established to address the urgent and persistent challenges faced by vulnerable communities in Pakistan. Many families live with limited access to basic necessities such as food, clean water, healthcare, education, and protection from disasters or social neglect.

Our founders recognized that short-term relief alone is not enough; lasting change requires a dedicated organization that combines humanitarian aid, sustainable development, and community empowerment. Sanash Welfare Foundation was created to fill this gap—delivering life-saving assistance during emergencies, supporting marginalized groups like women, children, and persons with disabilities, and building long-term solutions that strengthen resilience and self-reliance.

At our core, we exist to protect lives, restore dignity, and empower communities to overcome adversity and achieve sustainable well-being.

Why We Are Different

Sanash Welfare Foundation stands apart because we combine immediate humanitarian relief with long-term sustainable solutions, ensuring that aid does more than meet urgent needs—it empowers communities for the future.

Unlike many organizations that operate solely in response mode, we integrate research, local engagement, and capacity-building to design programs that are context-specific, inclusive, and measurable. Our focus on vulnerable populations—children with special needs, displaced families, women, and persons with disabilities—ensures that no one is left behind.

We are committed to transparency, accountability, and ethical operations, so every donation reaches its intended purpose. By leveraging partnerships, local knowledge, and innovative approaches, Sanash Welfare Foundation delivers impactful, sustainable, and dignified assistance that transforms lives rather than just providing temporary relief.

What Makes Sanash Welfare Foundation Effective and Competitive

  1. Integrated Approach: We combine emergency humanitarian response with long-term sustainable development, ensuring that communities not only survive crises but also rebuild stronger and more resilient.
  2. Community-Centered Programs: Our interventions are tailored to the unique needs of vulnerable populations—including displaced families, children with special needs, women, and persons with disabilities—ensuring relevance and impact.
  3. Transparency and Accountability: Every project is guided by clear reporting, monitoring, and financial controls, giving donors confidence that resources are used effectively and ethically.
  4. Expert Team and Local Knowledge: Our team of experienced professionals, backed by research and local context understanding, ensures efficient program implementation and problem-solving in complex environments.
  5. Innovative Partnerships: By collaborating with partners, both locally and internationally, we leverage resources, expertise, and networks to maximize reach and effectiveness.
  6. Data-Driven Decision Making: Our initiatives are guided by research, monitoring, and evaluation, ensuring evidence-based interventions and measurable outcomes.
     

In short, Sanash Welfare Foundation is not just a relief organization—we are a strategic, accountable, and community-focused agent of sustainable change.

Our Core Values

  •  Compassion: We act with empathy and care, prioritizing the needs and dignity of vulnerable communities.
  • Integrity: We uphold honesty, transparency, and accountability in all our programs, operations, and partnerships.
  • Inclusivity: We ensure that every individual—regardless of gender, age, ability, or social status—has access to our services and support.
  • Excellence: We strive for the highest standards in planning, implementing, and evaluating our interventions, delivering measurable and sustainable impact.
  • Collaboration: We value partnerships with communities, organizations, and stakeholders to enhance the effectiveness and reach of our programs.
  • Innovation: We embrace creative, research-based, and context-specific solutions to address complex humanitarian and development challenges.
  • Resilience: We empower communities to overcome adversity and build long-term self-reliance and stability.

Key Personnel – Sanash Welfare Foundation

Ms. Sana Khan – Executive Board Director / Chief Executive Officer

Ms. Sana Khan – Executive Board Director / Chief Executive Officer

Ms. Sana Khan – Executive Board Director / Chief Executive Officer

 Ms. Sana Khan serves as Executive Board Director and Chief Executive Officer, providing strategic direction and executive leadership to Sanash Welfare Foundation. She plays a central role in shaping organizational vision, strengthening institutional systems, and ensuring that programmes align with the Foundation’s mission, values, and long-term impact goals. 

Dr. Muhammad Ali – Executive Board Director

Ms. Sana Khan – Executive Board Director / Chief Executive Officer

Ms. Sana Khan – Executive Board Director / Chief Executive Officer

 Dr. Muhammad Ali contributes to the Board with a strong focus on governance, strategic planning, and organizational oversight. His role supports effective decision-making, policy guidance, and the strengthening of institutional accountability across the Foundation’s operations. 

Ms. Shazia Naz – Executive Board Director

Ms. Sana Khan – Executive Board Director / Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Arshad Shahzad – General Secretary, Executive Board

 Ms. Shazia Naz serves as an Executive Board Director, bringing valuable insight into organizational development and ethical governance. She supports the Board’s commitment to transparency, compliance, and inclusive leadership in advancing the Foundation’s humanitarian and development objectives. 

Dr. Arshad Shahzad – General Secretary, Executive Board

Mr. Abdul Mabood – Humanitarian Access & Coordination Lead

Dr. Arshad Shahzad – General Secretary, Executive Board

 

Dr. Arshad Shahzad serves as the General Secretary of the Executive Board of Sanash Welfare Foundation. In this role, he is responsible for supporting effective governance, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, and facilitating coordination between the Executive Board and senior management.

He plays a key role in maintaining institutional records, overseeing board procedures, and supporting transparent decision-making processes. Through his commitment to accountability, ethical governance, and organizational integrity, Dr. Arshad Shahzad contributes to the Foundation’s mission-driven leadership and the effective functioning of its governing structures.

Mr. Ashfaq Malik – Head of Operations

Mr. Abdul Mabood – Humanitarian Access & Coordination Lead

Mr. Abdul Mabood – Humanitarian Access & Coordination Lead

 Mr. Ashfaq Malik provides strategic leadership to Sanash Welfare Foundation, bringing extensive experience in emergency operations and logistics across Pakistan, Africa, and the Middle East. His expertise includes mass vaccination campaigns, infectious disease preparedness and response (including Ebola and Marburg), IDPs operations, WASH interventions, emergency room development, and therapeutic centre establishment in complex and high-risk environments. 

Mr. Abdul Mabood – Humanitarian Access & Coordination Lead

Mr. Abdul Mabood – Humanitarian Access & Coordination Lead

Mr. Abdul Mabood – Humanitarian Access & Coordination Lead

 Mr. Abdul Mabood leads humanitarian access and coordination efforts, with extensive field experience across Pakistan. He has played a key role in stakeholder liaison, access negotiations, and logistics coordination in multiple emergency responses, ensuring timely and secure humanitarian operations. 

Mr. Zahid Bin Jalal – Finance & Compliance Lead

Mr. Hammad Hanif – Pharmacy & Medical Supply Chain Specialist

Dr. Aimen Masood – Medical & Mental Health Specialist

 Mr. Zahid Bin Jalal is a senior finance and compliance professional with strong expertise in emergency financial management. He oversees donor compliance, financial controls, and audit readiness, ensuring transparency, accountability, and adherence to international standards in humanitarian and development programmes. 

Dr. Aimen Masood – Medical & Mental Health Specialist

Mr. Hammad Hanif – Pharmacy & Medical Supply Chain Specialist

Dr. Aimen Masood – Medical & Mental Health Specialist

 Dr. Aimen Masood is a qualified medical professional specializing in psychiatry, with experience in high-influx emergency and trauma settings. Her work focuses on mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) in emergencies, contributing to comprehensive and people-centered humanitarian healthcare. 

Mr. Hammad Hanif – Pharmacy & Medical Supply Chain Specialist

Mr. Hammad Hanif – Pharmacy & Medical Supply Chain Specialist

Mr. Hammad Hanif – Pharmacy & Medical Supply Chain Specialist

 Mr. Hammad Hanif is a qualified pharmacist with expertise in emergency medical supply chain management. He manages pharmaceutical stocks and regulatory processes and maintains liaison with the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) to support timely procurement and importation during emergencies. 

Dr. Anum Khurshid – Project Coordination Lead

Ms. Kainaat Asad – Proposal Development & Reporting Specialist

Mr. Hammad Hanif – Pharmacy & Medical Supply Chain Specialist

 Dr. Anum Khurshid serves as a project coordination lead and focal point for emergency and development programmes. She supports programme planning, implementation, coordination, and monitoring to ensure effective delivery and alignment with organizational objectives. 

Ms. Kainaat Asad – Proposal Development & Reporting Specialist

Ms. Kainaat Asad – Proposal Development & Reporting Specialist

Ms. Kainaat Asad – Proposal Development & Reporting Specialist

 Ms. Kainaat Asad specializes in proposal development and donor reporting across emergency and development contexts. She supports resource mobilization and ensures high-quality, timely, and compliant project documentation and reporting. 

Mr. Zeeshan Ahmed – WASH & Emergency Infrastructure Engineer

Ms. Kainaat Asad – Proposal Development & Reporting Specialist

Ms. Kainaat Asad – Proposal Development & Reporting Specialist

 Mr. Zeeshan Ahmed is an engineer specializing in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) infrastructure and the design and construction of temporary and semi-temporary health facilities, including tent hospitals and emergency health structures. His work is aligned with WHO technical guidelines and standards, supporting safe and effective health service delivery in emergency settings. 

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