Established on March 29, 1995, in Karachi, under the Trust Act of 1882, our organization operates under the guidance of a dedicated Board of Trustees (BOT). Comprising highly qualified and experienced individuals from the region, these trustees oversee the management and implementation of our work. Notably, members of the Marafie family actively participate as Patron Trustees, with the Chief Patron Trustee taking a lead role in overseeing the Foundation’s operations and contributing to crucial policy decisions.

The BOT conducts regular meetings throughout the year, with Kuwait-based Patron Trustees participating in at least one annual meeting. Key responsibilities include approving the annual budget, evaluating new projects, reviewing annual audit reports, and appointing external auditors. The board also establishes the work plan for the upcoming year and assesses the progress toward established goals.

Financial and management control is meticulously maintained through standard accounting procedures for non-profit organizations. External auditors, from a reputable firm of Chartered Accountants, conduct an annual audit to ensure transparency and accountability.

Board of Trustees

Afzal Ali Shigri

Managing Trustee

Retired Senior Bureaucrat, Philanthropist and GB Constitutional Rights analyst

Hassan Ali Shigri

Life Trustee

Entrepreneur and Social Worker

Life Trustee

Retired Banker & Social Worker

Associate Trustee

Former Director Town Planning, Karachi Development Authority & Social Worker

Associate Trustee

Former Chief Security Officer
Airport Security Force

Associate Trustee

Businessman and Social Worker
Trustee of Mohammadia Trust

Associate Trustee

Architect and Social Worker