THE HBT EXECUTIVE TEAM WORKS HARD TO PROVIDE THE BEST FUTURE FOR AFGHAN CHILDREN IN THE REMOTEST AREAS OF AFGHANISTAN
Meet our Team
Our success is due to the contribution of our selfless team. In every situation, they have worked hard and have maximized their talents. Pluse, They are consistently going above and beyond their requirements to truly make a difference. In doing so, HBT has been able to deliver projects on time and provide humanitarian aid to the most rural locations of Afghanistan.
In addition, Placed in challenging conditions, their honesty, hard work, excellent problem-solving skills, and creativity has allowed us to swiftly resolve issues that otherwise might escalate the crisis in Afghanistan. Accordingly, They have always done outstanding work in being measured and accountable. Their work ethic is unsurpassed. Further, they are passionate, ambitious, and willing to help the poor and orphaned Afghans, and they are making society better every and each day.
Tariq AhmadzaiDirector and CEO of HBT Tariq Ahmadzai was born in Afghanistan and lived in Pakistan until the age 18. He would move to the UK to complete his undergraduate studies. Additionally, his love for education and knowledge would take him to the U.S to pursue his post-grad studies. Subsequently, Tariq completed his first master’s degree in project management and a second master’s degree in International Development from the School of International Service at American University in Washington DC. Tariq established HBT in 2016, alongside twenty other Afghan American professionals in the DC metro area, with two goals in mind; he believes no child should go through hardship and every child deserves to be educated in a safe environment. Tariq’s passion for Afghan Children’s education stems from his childhood in a Pakistan refugee camp and the distress he endured during his childhood. He is passionate about ensuring every Afghan child receives an education and is able to contribute towards Afghanistan’s social, economic, and political development. In addition to his passion for educating every Afghan child, he believes that charitable organizations should spend the entirety of the funds collected from individual and organization donors on beneficiaries instead of administrative and other overhead costs. Further, Tariq also coordinated emergency response services beginning in 2016. However, after the fall of the government, HBT has drastically accelerated emergency response services to meet the dire circumstances of the Afghan population, particularly vulnerable children and women. Tariq currently serves as the director and CEO overseeing US and Afghanistan operations for HBT. He provides strategic guidance for growth in coordination with the rest of the team to ensure the goals, directives, and strategic communications are met and satisfactory to the stated policies of HBT. | Omar AhmadzaiCo-Founder & English Language Program Director Omar Ahmadzai leads the English Language Program at HBT, coordinating all day-to-day academic and administrative activities, which include and are not limited to: managing initiation of new courses, working along with instructors to implement a curriculum that is responsive to students’ needs and interests, providing necessary resources to support development goals, preparing and coordinating the weekly class schedule and weekly updates, monitoring all teaching activities and ensuring all classes are delivered in accordance to HBT’s policies, monitoring student academic progress and attendance, and maintaining constant communication with instructors and students. Omar received a B.S. in Information Technology with a concentration in Cybersecurity from George Mason University. Prior to that, Omar attended the Northern Virginia Community College where he obtained an A.S. in Information Technology. Omar also holds various IT certifications in architecting and managing Azure Cloud environments. Omar has over 8 years of professional experience in the IT industry. Beside working wiht HBT, Omar is currently working as an IT Lead for a Software company focusing on system modernization, consolidation, uptime, and security. As an IT expert, Omar has an IT consulting firm where he offers services from business continuity planning to cloud and data migration and beyond.
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Sorya YousufiOutreach Specialist Sorya Yousufi received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Kabul Education University in 2021 and a professional diploma in Journalism from Khurshid University in 2020. Added to, she joined HBT as a Child Case Manager in 2021. Her favorite hobbies are reading and helping others which have uplifted her knowledge and skillsets. Different opportunities have improved her working abilities and has helped to reach the apex of her career. Aside from, she has participated in many civic activities where she conveyed Afghan women and girls voices to the world. Recently, she was working as social media specialist, designing new posts and writing contents for the social media pages. Furthermore, she joined HBT as Children Case Manager in 2021. she launches investigations to find orphaned children and child laborers and provides them with opportunities to better their conditions. She states, “it makes me happy to help indigent children and bring laughter to their faces.” Additionally, she is a bridge between poor children and HBT. She interviews them and shares their problems with the HBT team. Besides that, she follows up on already enrolled students by HBT to check their progress, skills and newly acquired abilities. | Nabila HaiderSocial Media Manager Nabila Haider is a highly accomplished professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (BBA) and a diverse background in logistics and human resources (HR). Currently serving as a Social Media Coordinator at HBT Help Build Tomorrow, Nabila excels in advising and suggesting social media content for various platforms and campaigns. Additionally, she takes charge of communicating with influencers, scheduling meetings with them. With her expertise in digital marketing and a keen eye for effective content, Nabila plays a pivotal role in developing engaging social media strategies that align with HBT’s mission. Her ability to collaborate with the team and optimize campaigns contributes to the organization’s online presence and success.
Nabila’s dedication to personal and professional growth is evident in her continuous pursuit of knowledge and skills. She actively seeks opportunities to expand her expertise and stay up-to-date with industry trends. With her multifaceted background and creative passion, Nabila is driven to make a positive impact in her role and beyond. To learn more about Nabila and her work, feel free to connect with her on social media
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Kamran SafiOutreach Director (Europe) Kamran Safi presently spearheads the HBT operation from Europe, acting as an “IT Operations Specialist” at Essity, a Swedish company. Impressively, Kamran holds the title of Afghanistan’s youngest Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert, a distinction he earned at the tender age of 14. By 16, he had completed his CCIE – a demanding and highly-regarded certification in the IT industry – in India. Throughout his early career, Kamran gained extensive experience working with a variety of routers, switches, and servers. In 2021, Kamran relocated to Sweden to take on the role of IT Operations Specialist In his capacity as the Operations Manager at HBT, he ensures the seamless operation of campaigns, social media, and websites. He also schedules meetings with distinguished individuals who can support the HBT initiatives. A typical day for Kamran involves a one to two-hour conference call with the entire team, during which they discuss operations, strategize, compile reports, and then discuss these reports with the directors. Kamran once stated, “Afghans have suffered immensely throughout history. If our generation doesn’t make an impact, no one else will.” His ambitious goal is to reach thousands of students and families to help shape a new Afghanistan.
| Hamid MalekzadaSocial Media Manager Hamid Malekzada was born in 1992 and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism, and mass communication from Nangarhar University. He is extremely proficient in writing and news reporting. Plus, his favorite professions are designing and photography. After completing his bachelor’s degree, he worked as a social media manager with one of the largest, and most important news networks in Afghanistan. In addition, in his capacity, he has worked on Producing multimedia programs, managing social pages, and implementing work schedules. He joined the HBT team as a social media manager in 2021 and now as Afghanistan Operations Lead, directs the HBT operations in Afghanistan. Further, he is attempting to provide more educational opportunities for a large number of orphaned children in Afghanistan. He stated,” I am motivated to work harder when I encounter HBT’s sponsored students, and they welcome me as they would welcome their father. Likewise, I am happy that as a member of the HBT team I have been able to bring smiles to the lips of orphaned children. “Providing education for everyone is one of our responsibilities”
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Sorya YousufiOutreach Specialist Sorya Yousufi received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Kabul Education University in 2021 and a professional diploma in Journalism from Khurshid University in 2020. Added to, she joined HBT as a Child Case Manager in 2021. Her favorite hobbies are reading and helping others which have uplifted her knowledge and skillsets. Different opportunities have improved her working abilities and has helped to reach the apex of her career. Aside from, she has participated in many civic activities where she conveyed Afghan women and girls voices to the world. Recently, she was working as social media specialist, designing new posts and writing contents for the social media pages. Furthermore, she joined HBT as Children Case Manager in 2021. she launches investigations to find orphaned children and child laborers and provides them with opportunities to better their conditions. She states, “it makes me happy to help indigent children and bring laughter to their faces.” Additionally, she is a bridge between poor children and HBT. She interviews them and shares their problems with the HBT team. Besides that, she follows up on already enrolled students by HBT to check their progress, skills and newly acquired abilities. | Nabila HaiderSocial Media Manager Nabila Haider is a highly accomplished professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (BBA) and a diverse background in logistics and human resources (HR). Currently serving as a Social Media Coordinator at HBT Help Build Tomorrow, Nabila excels in advising and suggesting social media content for various platforms and campaigns. Additionally, she takes charge of communicating with influencers, scheduling meetings with them. With her expertise in digital marketing and a keen eye for effective content, Nabila plays a pivotal role in developing engaging social media strategies that align with HBT’s mission. Her ability to collaborate with the team and optimize campaigns contributes to the organization’s online presence and success.
Nabila’s dedication to personal and professional growth is evident in her continuous pursuit of knowledge and skills. She actively seeks opportunities to expand her expertise and stay up-to-date with industry trends. With her multifaceted background and creative passion, Nabila is driven to make a positive impact in her role and beyond. To learn more about Nabila and her work, feel free to connect with her on social media
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