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DIL Canada operates under the auspices of a Canada-based Board of Directors. DIL Canada was granted tax-exempt status by the CRA on June 1, 2010 – registration number 84448 0467 RR0001. DIL Canada ’s programs are implemented in collaboration with DIL Pakistan which was registered in July 2000 in Pakistan under the Societies Registration Act 1860. All members of the Board of Directors are volunteers and serve without compensation.

Patron

Dr. Nafis Sadik

Dr. Nafis Sadik is currently Special Adviser to the UN Secretary General, with additional responsibilities as Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Asia, and former head of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). She was first appointed as Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Asia by former Secretary-General Kofi Annan in 2002, and was renewed of the appointment by the current Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in 2007.

The DIL Board of Directors develops strategic goals and program initiatives; reviews and approves annual plans and budgets; assists in expanding outreach, visibility and donor support; and monitors the progress of the organization.

 DIL Canada Board of Directors

  • Talat Chaudhry – Founder & Chairperson
  • Shahid Minto – President
  • Abdul Baseer Hai – Treasurer
  • Sharry Rehman – Secretary
  • Aamir Azam
  • Arif Raza
  • Javed Somra
  • Lubna Pathan
  • Shafiq Rajwany
  • Shamim Sheikh
  • Sara Abbasi
  • Amjad Ali Khan
  • Anja Manuel
  • Henna Inam
  • Haris Khan
  • Ikram U. Khan, M.D.
  • Jane Wales
  • Kashif Zafar
  • Kavita Ramdas
  • Dr Maleeha Lodhi
  • Nasser A. Ahmad
  • Muhammad Shahzad, Chairperson
  • Fiza Shah, Founder and CEO
  • Marilyn Wyatt
  • Mehar Patel
  • Muhammad Shahzad
  • Najmi Sarwar
  • Shaila Zamir
  • Tasnim Shaheryar
  • Wajid Mirza
  • Ehsan Zaffar

Talat Chaudhry – Founder & Chairperson
Shahid Minto – President
Nauman Khan – Treasurer
Nama Malik – Secretary
Shamim Sheikh
Arif Raza
Javed Somra

Dr. Rana Siddique – President
Rukshana Ahsan – Vice President
Tehreem Malik – Secretary
Aamir Azam – Treasurer
Board of Directors
Shamim Sheikh
Arif Raza
Rabia Hussain
Nauman Khan

Javed Somra – President
Nauman Khan – Treasurer
Asma Memon – Secretary
Board of Directors
Fatima Hashim
Amina Hamid
Saba Ehsan
Tahreem Malik
Dr. Arshas Saeed

Why is DIL different?

Focus on Girls’ Education:
65% of DIL’s student population is female. The national literacy rate for women in Pakistan stands at 38%.

Addressing the Needs of Rural Educators and Students

Child-Centered Education:
Child-centered education emphasizes creativity and critical thinking skills. DIL’s approach results in improved student retention and learning outcomes.

Activity-Based Lesson Plans:
In this inquiry-based approach, students develop knowledge and understanding through learning activities.

Monitoring and Evaluation:
The key to the success of DIL’s projects is a robust monitoring framework and complete financial transparency.