About Us
Shahid Afridi Foundation (SAF) is a non-profit organization in Pakistan with Globally registered Chapters in USA, UK, Australia, & South Africa. Our aim is to improve the conditions of the underprivileged communities of our society in terms of Education, Healthcare Services, Access to Water, Sports Rehabilitation and Emergency Relief Response.
Vision
We aspire to become the source for transforming lives of the underprivileged communities in Pakistan and across the globe.
Mission
To enable access to education, healthcare services, and water supplies across Pakistan, empowering underprivileged communities for a better future.
Leadership
Shahid Afridi – Chairman
“We are committed to provide better education, health services and access to water amongst underprivileged communities.”
Jahangir Khan – Trustee
“SAF wants to spread HOPE to underprivileged communities. The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity.”
Global Team
Pakistan
USA
UK
Australia
South Africa
Pakistan Board: CHARITY REGISTRATION# KAR/SOUTH/063/2022
Shahid Afridi – Chairman At the young age of 16, an all-rounder cricketer stunned the world of cricket with his outstanding performance and went to set unbeatable records in his career. It was during his cricketing career he started the mission to improve the lives of the underprivileged and founded Shahid Afridi Foundation where he also serves as the Chairman.
Jahangir Khan Former World No. one professional Pakistani squash player; He won the World Open six times, and the British Open ten times. Jahangir Khan is widely regarded as the greatest Squash Player of all time. The great legend is now serving as the president of Shahid Afridi Foundation bringing his network and world class experience to create impact and bring the required change in the society.
Ali Raza – Member After graduation from LSE, Ali knew that business field was where he wanted to pursue his career in. With the family background in the same, he started off with a fashion house by the name of Zardozi in Lahore and gradually expanded to other cities.
Momina Ahmad – Member
A certified therapist with deep knowledge in academic counseling and added skills in corporate training that will enrich SAF endeavors to uplift underserved communities across the country.
Hassan Saddiq – Member
Mr. Hassan holds prominent positions in the industry. He is an executive member of the Pakistan Knitwear & Sweater Exporters Association (PAKSEA), and a member of Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
USA Board: Charity 501(c) (3) Registration #46-4818082
Dr. Attique Samdani – ChairMD is a board-Certified Medical Oncologist and a partner and Co- Owner of Virginia Cancer Institute, Richmond, Virginia, USA. He began his medical training at Khyber Medical College at the University of Peshawar in Pakistan
Dr Mamoon Iqbal – Member is a National Merit Scholar who graduated fromThe advanced 7yr BA-DDS program at New York University as one of the youngest graduates. Following graduation, Dr Iqbal completed a fellowship in Implant Surgery at NYU and was also a Clinical Assistant Professor at the same institution. Dr. Iqbal is a real estate entrepreneur
Dr Imran Sharief – Treasurer Dr. Imran Sharief qualified from Dow Medical College, continuing his medical journey in the USA. He is Board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine & is also has Real Estate businesses.
Itrat Sharief – Member Itrat Sharief plays a pivotal role in implementing internal controls at Shahid Afridi Foundation (USA), guiding through sustainable developmental goals. goals.Itrat is the CEO of a Real Estate Investment Group includes buying, selling and building
Dr. Rafia Samdani – Member is a family physician currently working with Bon Secours Health System in Richmond Virginia. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. She is a graduate of Khyber Medical College, Pakistan.
UK Board: Charity Registration# 1163657
Saima Khan – Executive Director has been with Shahid Afridi Foundation UK for almost five years.
Australia Board: Charity Registration # ABN: 97 642 657 010
Syed Atif Faheem – Chair is an Information Technology and Management professional serving the industry for over 18 years. He is working as a technical professional at ServiceNow – a cloud platform company for the past several years. Atif is very passionate about helping mankind and promoting the positive image of Pakistan in Australia.
Erum Atif – Member is an Information Technology professional graduated from Fast-ICS Karachi, she has served in various technology companies in Pakistan closely working with Silicon valley, California.
South Africa Board: Charity Registration # 2018/104091/08
Rehan Ilyas Khan has done double graduation in Sciences and Commerce from Karachi University. He did his Post Graduate Diploma in System Analysis and Design from Petroman Karachi.