Principled leadership.
Transparent governance.
Lasting impact.
Our governance
Independent Governance
Our Board operates independently of management, ensuring decisions are made in the best interests of our beneficiaries — never for personal gain.
Transparency & Accountability
We are committed to operating openly and honestly. Donors are always welcome to ask questions about how funds are used, and we make every effort to provide clear, accessible answers.
Conflict of Interest Policy
All board members are required to disclose potential conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from related decisions. No director may benefit personally from any organisational decision.
Long-Term Programme Design
READ Foundation never builds for today and walks away tomorrow. Every programme is designed for generational impact — schools that outlast their donors, communities that sustain themselves.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
READ Foundation USA is governed by a voluntary Board of Directors who bring professional expertise across various fields and sectors.
ChairJahangeer Akhtar
Chair of the Board
Asif Ansari
Director
Dunia Hamou
Director
Rakshanda Mahmood
Director
HOW WE LEAD
TRANSPARENCY
We believe donors deserve to know how their generosity is put to work. We are always open about how funds are allocated and welcome any questions about our programmes and operations.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Our Board of Directors takes its responsibilities seriously. Decisions are made carefully and collectively, with the best interests of our beneficiaries — not the organisation — always at the centre.
IMPACT
Leadership at READ is measured in outcomes — schools built, children educated, women empowered. Our board holds the organisation to the highest standard of measurable, lasting change.