Our Governance:

The current governance structure of the organization is based on its legal status under Societies Registration Act 1860. The governance at present consists of a General Council, Board of Directors and Management Committee. Being the legal and moral custodians of this organization they are, obviously expected to play a key role in this area and ensure that the organization they belong to is transparent and demonstrate high standards of performance and effectiveness. They are educated and professional individuals who provide diligent financial oversight and monitor the quality and effectiveness of organizations' programs. They hold regular board meetings for which agendas are prepared and circulated and minutes and records carefully maintained. They are responsible for the overall management of the whole organization. They manage the accounts, fund raising campaigns and human resources. The members have a clear vision and understanding of the objectives and are aware of their roles and responsibilities. Another related area that is reviewed regularly is organizational strategy and vision. Other issues taken up at board meetings, and reported include scrutiny of financial statements and help in fund raising, and in building linkages with key stakeholders.

 The Board comprises of volunteers dedicated to the objectives of the organization. The Chief Executive is the secretary of the board, while the present core team takes on the role of professional management and leadership.

 As Awaz sets out to expand outreach and move operation to scale, they are seeking to improve accountability and management efficiency and to broaden their vision and build upon commitment. The credibility and viability of an NGO is closely linked to the way in which an organization is governed. At their best the Awaz board defines the mission of the organization, work in partnership with staff on important policy and program issues, provide oversight and ensure accountability. Active communication between the board of directors and the operation management committee of the organization is the key factor for its effective management. The relationship is open and trusting and they can discuss and negotiate their relative roles and duties.

Board of Directors:

Dr. Nasira Jabeen (Chairperson)

She is PhD in administrative sciences and currently serving as Head of Department in Institute of Administrative Sciences in University of Punjab –Lahore. She is a well connected lady and has remained involved in different social activities at LUMS –Lahore. She has been elected as Chairperson Board of AwazCDS-Pakistan for the period July 2008 to June 2010

Contact: jnasira@yahoo.com  or info@awazcds.org.pk

Ms. Sofia Noreen (Vice Chairperson)

She is Masters in Zoology and Lead fellow. She has vast experience in working with social sector in Pakistan. She remained worked as Program Coordinator in Legislative Watch Program of Aurat Foundation for more than five years. She is the member of several national and international human rights and women rights forums. Currently she has been working as Program Manager in National Commission on Status of Women (NCSW). She has been elected as Vice Chairperson of Board of AwazCDS-Pakistan for the period July 2008 to June 2010

Contact: sofia.noreen@gmail.com or info@awazcds.org.pk

Mr. Sajid Mahmood Awan (Treasurer)

He is M. Sc. & M. Phil.  in Pakistan Studies and currently serving in Pakistan Studies Department in B. Z. University Multan. He is also serving as Press Secretary of Pakistan Teachers Forum, Vice President of Multan Arts Forum, Member of Council of Social Sciences Islamabad, and Member of Society for Asian Civilizations, and Member of Academic Council B. Z. University Multan. He has been elected as Treasurer of Board of AwazCDS-Pakistan for the period July 2008 to June 2010.

Contact: smawan2222@gmail.com; or info@awazcds.org.pk

Ms. Robina Feroze Bhatti (Member)

She is Masters in Development Studies, KDSC- Dublin Ireland (2008) and Masters in Chemistry, Baha-ud-Din Zakriya University, Multan Pakistan (1993). She is women and minority rights activist since 1998. She is one of the 1000 women nominated for Nobel Peace Prize 2005 for my struggle on the issue of violence against women. She has been elected as Member of Board of AwazCDS-Pakistan for the period July 2008 to June 2010.

Contact: rubinaferoze_bhatti@yahoo.com or info@awazcds.org.pk

Dr. Muhammad Mumtaz Khan (Member)

He is PhD in Urdu Language and currently working as Associate Professor in Urdu Department B. Z. University Multan. He is one of the Founder Members of Pakistan Teachers Forum. He has been elected as Member of Board of AwazCDS-Pakistan for the period July 2008 to June 2010.

Contact: kalyani8@hotmail.com or info@awazcds.org.pk

Mr. Javed Ahsan (Member)

He has done his Masters in Saraiki & Urdu languages. He is a well known Saraiki language poet and writer and has remained worked as Program Manager Pakistan National Centre in D G Khan. He is also a member of Pakistan Writers Gild. Recently he has been retired as Director Communications, Allama Iqbal University Islamabad. He has been elected as Member of Board of AwazCDS-Pakistan for the period July 2008 to June 2010.

Contact: info@awazcds.org.pk

Dr. Alwin Vincent Murad  (Member)

He is PhD in Philosophy and he remained served as teacher for more than 12 years in different educational institutions. Currently he has been working as Executive Secretary of Justice & Peace Commission of Pakistan. He has been elected as Member of Board of AwazCDS-Pakistan for the period July 2008 to June 2010.

Contact: dr_alwin@yahoo.com or info@awazcds.org.pk

Mohammad Zia-ur-Rehman ( Secretary)

He has done his Masters in Mathematics from B. Z. University Multan, Postgraduate Diploma in NGO-Leadership & Management from Centre for Development Management- BRAC-Bangladesh & SIT-USA, Postgraduate Diploma in Social Enterprise Development Program (SEDP) from LUMS-Lahore. He is founder of AwazCDS-Pakistan and a well known social and human rights activist. He has played active role in different national and international development and human rights related campaigns & networks like HRDN, PNF, PSF / WSF and Global Partnership etc. Currently he has been leading GCAP-International Campaign in Pakistan as National Coordinator. Further he has been Leading AwazCDS –Pakistan as Chief Executive and acting as Secretary Board (as an Ex-Officio member). 

Contact: zia@awazcds.org.pk ;zia@gcappak.net ;

                mzr.awazcds@yahoo.com