Professor Abdul Gaffar Billoo is the founder/father of HANDS and served as the chairperson of the governing board from inception to 2019. He is a philanthropist and has been associated with these services since 1975. He is a renowned pediatrician in Pakistan. He received his Diploma in Child Health, Tropical Medicine, and Hygiene from the United Kingdom in 1962. He qualified for his MRCP and FRCP and was appointed a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh in 1986. He was awarded the Sitara e-Imtiaz for public services, the most prestigious civilian award, in March 2007. He was the former Professor of Pediatrics & Head of the Department of Pediatrics at Dow Medical & Civil Hospital Karachi, and Dean Faculty of Medicine, University of Karachi. Currently, he is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Child Health and Professor Emeritus at Aga Khan University Hospital & Consultant Pediatrician.

Professor (Meritorious) Dr. Abuzar Wajidi, currently serves as the Rector of the HANDS Institute of Development Studies, brings a wealth of experience and academic prowess to his role. Having served as Acting Vice-Chancellor at the University of Karachi

Chief Justice of the High Court of Sindh or a judge of the High Court nominated by him.

The Chairman, HEC

Sindh Higher Education Commission

Dr. Shaikh Tanveer Ahmed, the Chief Executive of HANDS, has been an integral part of HANDS since 1994, bringing three decades of profound experience in the development sector to his role

Dr. M. Suleman Shaikh, an Advisor to Chairperson/Co-Chairperson at SZABIST University, Karachi, has forged a remarkable career path from his roots as a dedicated anesthetist to a leading figure in social development and philanthropy in Pakistan

Ms. Siraj-un-Nissa Isani, a dedicated contributor to HANDS for 28 years, is a seasoned professional with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care. Having previously served as the Nursing Director at the Kidney Center

Mr. Ali Hussain Brohi, an accomplished professional and Advisor to Banking Mohtasib Karachi, brings a wealth of financial expertise to his credit. Holding the esteemed status of an Associate Member at The Institute of Bankers Pakistan and armed with an MBA from the Institute of Business Administration

Dr. Saeed Ismail obtained his MBBS from Dow Medical College Karachi in 1983 and his MCPS in Pediatrics from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan in 1986. He completed his MBA from IBA and the Pakistan Institute of Management in 2007 with a specialization in HR and Marketing. He is a Fellow of SEDC LUMS. He is also Fellow of LEAD, trained in Leadership and Environment issues from LEAD International. Dr. Saeed is Co-founder and former Chairman of HANDS, he is the Founder and Chairman of the Society for Children with Autism and Learning Differences (SCALED) & the Pakistan Centre for Autism. He is also a member of Kiran Foundation, a member of Noor e Ali Trust running JS Academy for Deaf, and a member of the Managing Committee of the Central Lab of Civil Hospital Karachi. Currently, he is Consultant Pediatrician at Aga Khan University Hospital (For Agha Khan Diagnostic Centre and Agha Khan Hospital for Women and Children Kharadar)

Mr. Muhammad Ali Tabba, the Chief Executive Officer of Lucky Cement Limited, embarked on his professional journey with the esteemed Yunus Brothers Group (YBG) in 1991. YBG, a prominent family conglomerate known for entrepreneurial excellence, has left a lasting impact not only in Pakistan but globally.

Prof. Dr. Mohammed Saeed Quraishy T.I, a distinguished figure in the medical field, holds the prestigious positions of Meritorious Professor of Surgery and Vice Chancellor at Dow University of Health Sciences.

Vice Chancellor, Hamdard University

Coordinator General, COMSTECH

Prof. Dr. Fateh Muhammad Marri, the Vice Chancellor of Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, brings over 23 years of rich experience in academia and research. Renowned for his expertise in agricultural economics, planning, development, and management

Prof. Dr. Tazeen Saeed Ali, currently serving as the Dean of the Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery (AKU-SONAM), is a distinguished figure in the field of nursing and midwifery.

Mr. Mohammad Bashir Janmohammad, Chancellor, Institute of Business Management (IoBM) and Chairman of M/s Westbury Group of Companies, is a distinguished leader with a rich and impactful professional history.

HANDS Institute of Development Studies

HANDS Institute of Development Studies