Our Advisors
Guidance and support for our mission
Our Advisors
Shreen Saroor
Human Rights ActivistShreen Abdul Saroor is a peacemaker and one of the founders of the Mannar Women's Development Federation and Women's Action Network. She was awarded an Echoing Green Fellowship in 2005 for her role in building a model resettlement village for mixed-race communities. She has received awards from the Women's Refugee Commission, N-Peace, and the Franco-German Prize for Human Rights and the Rule of Law.
Razni Razick
Social ActivistRazni Razick is a social activist and an advocate for marginalized and vulnerable families and co-founder of CareStation (NGO), with over 13 years of experience working with children and families in a variety of settings. Razni was bestowed the coveted Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) of Sri Lanka award by the Junior Chamber International, in recognition of her contribution towards children, world peace and human rights.
Hafsah Muheed
Gender AdvocateHafsah Muheed, a Sri Lankan activist and intersectional feminist, has 10 years of experience in grassroots activism, focusing on human's rights, women's rights, climate change and peacebuilding. She is a Fellow of Asia Society and founder of Amplifying Impact.
Zahrah Rizwan
ResearcherZahrah Rizwan holds a PGDip in Gender & Women's Studies from University of Colombo, a BA(Hons) from University of Colombo, a Bachelors in Business from Edith Cowan, Australia and is currently reading for her Masters in Gender and Women's Studies at the University of Colombo. She currently represents Sri Lanka in the Advisory Committee of FRIDA, the Feminist Fund and acts as a mentor to Sisterhood Initiative and the Resources Mobilization Lead at Hashtag Generation. Her research areas focus on female and transgender sex workers, Muslim women and other under-researched groups in Sri Lanka.
Hafsa Mazahim
Lecturer, Mental Health Professional and WriterHafsa Mazahim is a Lecturer, Mental Health Professional, Writer and Youth Advocate with over 10 years of experience in the field. Her experience in working in the mental health field is both in independent practice and community engagement, and teaching children with special needs and learning disabilities. She is also a Youth Advocate for Peace and Development and is trained to work with youth on leadership training, reconciliation, community and peace building. Her previous engagements have been at renowned organizations such as, Sri Lanka Unites, Office for National Unity and Reconciliation, Global Unites, CAFS and Theme Institute.