Mrs. Fayeeza Naqvi is Co-founder and a Trustee of the Aman Foundation since its inception in 2008
Announcement made at a ceremony with Aman's stakeholders held to introduce Mrs. Naqvi as Aman's new Chairman
Dubai: Trustees of Pakistan's largest private foundation, the Aman Foundation, appointed Mrs. Fayeeza Naqvi as Chairman of Aman's Board of Trustees. This was announced at a ceremony held in Karachi for the occasion by the CEO of Aman Foundation, Mr. Malik Ahmad Jalal.
Mrs. Fayeeza Naqvi, who recently received the BNP Paribas Grand Prix award for Individual Philanthropy, thanked Aman's stakeholders present at today's event which included corporate partners, government officials and donors of Aman Foundation for their unwavering support.
Mrs. Naqvi said: "My family's greatest wish is to transform the lives of those who are underserved anywhere. We aim to do so by catalyzing the impact of the Aman Foundation through building alliances, and I invite you to join us on this journey. The challenges we face are enormous, but fortunately surmountable. Aman has achieved many significant milestones recently, including being recognized as the best institutional Emergency Medical Service in Asia by the Asian EMS Council. These are strong indicators that Aman's vision resonates internationally. We intend to continue to grow Aman and partner with like-minded institutions and individuals, both locally and globally, in our efforts to transform the health and education landscape in Pakistan."
Aman Foundation's CEO, Mr. Malik Ahmad Jalal congratulated Mrs. Naqvi on this occasion, stating: "Fayeeza has been a driving force behind much of what the Aman Foundation has achieved since its inception seven years ago. During this time, Aman has launched pioneering social businesses including AmanAmbulances and AmanTech, one of Pakistan's premier vocational training institutes. One of Aman's programs that is particularly important to Fayeeza, the Sukh Initiative, provides critically needed maternal and child-health services for one million of the most underserved population of Karachi. I congratulate Mrs. Naqvi on her appointment and look forward to supporting her in spearheading Aman Foundation."
About Fayeeza Naqvi
Fayeeza Naqvi is Co-founder and Chairman of the Aman Foundation, a private philanthropic trust headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan. Founded in 2008 by Fayeeza and her husband Arif, the foundation is dedicated to transforming lives by enhancing dignity and choice for the underserved. To accomplish these goals, Aman focuses on the key pillars of health and education. In 2015 Fayeeza accepted the BNP Paribas annual Grand Prix award, commending the Naqvis' philanthropic activity, the exemplary nature of their actions, their financial engagement, impact and long-term commitment.
Fayeeza has spent a lifetime working for the public good. She graduated from the London School of Economics and Political Science in 1982. After a successful career in banking, she raised two sons while becoming increasingly immersed in social sector organizations in the Middle East and Pakistan. She was a founding Director of Saharay Welfare, established in 2000 as an umbrella organization with the mission of disbursing funds to deserving NGOs in Pakistan. She serves as trustee of the British Asian Trust, which strives to build self-sufficiency in South Asian communities through education, health and livelihood initiatives. Most recently, Fayeeza accepted an invitation to serve as a founding partner of LSE's (London School of Economics) South Asia Centre Board.
In addition, Fayeeza is a well-known collector of art from across the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) regions. Through her patronage and expertise, she has raised the profile of many emerging artists amongst global exhibitors and major collections. She has also played a leading role in Art Dubai since its inception in 2007. Fayeeza is a member of the Selection Committee for the Abraaj Group Art Prize, a member of the TATE Modern International Council as well as their acquisition committees for the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia.
About the Aman Foundation
The Aman Foundation is Pakistan's leading social enterprise with a clear track record of unique scale and success in Pakistan. Through direct interventions in Health and Education, Aman aspires to achieve impact, scale, sustainability and systemic change. Created through an investment of the Aman Trust, Aman has executed sustainable businesses in Healthcare, and Education.
Aman Foundation also engages in venture philanthropy by providing strategic grants to high-social-impact organizations - including the Acumen Fund, the Aga Khan University, and others that work in the Foundation's core focus areas.
The Aman Foundation has an established international network of alliances. It has multi-year partnerships with leading global foundations including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the David and Lucille Packard Foundation, global donor agencies such as USAID, Pakistan's public sector and multiple players across the private sector.
For more information, please contact Mr. Murtaza Abbas, Public Relations, Aman Foundation atmurtaza.abbas@amanfoundation.org, or call (+92) 345-201-4812, and (+92-21) 111-111-823, ext 2407.
© Press Release 2015
