Azmat Khan

Azmat Khan serves as the Chief Executive Officer at the Foundation for Rural Development since August 2010, leading initiatives in Livelihoods and Food Security, Housing and Shelter, WASH, Education, Governance, and Health for vulnerable populations. Currently also a member of the Leadership Council at NEAR and the Central Executive Council of the National Humanitarian Network in Pakistan until December 2023, Azmat Khan focuses on advocating for principled humanitarian actions. Previous experience includes membership in the Operational Policy and Advocacy Group of the Inter Agency Standing Committee from June 2019 to December 2022, representing the Global South and contributing to localization efforts in humanitarian aid. Prior professional roles include a Social Development Professional at the FATA Rural Development Project, emphasizing community mobilization and capacity building. Educational qualifications include ongoing Master of Science studies in Development Studies at the Institute of Management Sciences and previous degrees in Development Studies, Political Science, and a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy.