Pakistani High Commissioner in the UK Dr. Mohammad Faisal and his spouse, Dr. Sarah Naeem, hosted an awareness and fundraising event for Zindagi Trust at Pakistan House, bringing together educationists, experts, businessmen, and British-Pakistani community leaders to support quality education for underprivileged children in Pakistan.
Zindagi Trust Founder Shehzad Roy and prominent educationist and activist Ziauddin Yousafzai, father of Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai, attended as special guests, underscoring the importance of collective action to uplift public education.
Addressing the gathering, the High Commissioner praised Zindagi Trust’s achievements, noting that Shehzad Roy’s efforts have transformed government schools, protected children, and empowered teachers while advancing Pakistan’s national priorities and strengthening shared values with the United Kingdom.
Shehzad Roy highlighted the urgent need for sustainable support to uplift marginalized communities through improved public education, encouraging partnerships, advocacy, and philanthropy to drive long-term impact.
Ziauddin Yousafzai shared his experience of working with Zindagi Trust to transform Malala’s former school in Shangla into a model institution, urging the community to support efforts bringing real educational change to remote and underserved areas. Shehzad Roy thanked the High Commissioner for hosting the event and supporting the organization’s mission.
