AMRDO Foundation - Overview & Legal Status

Institutional Governance

Guided by Experience, Integrity & Vision

AMRDO Foundation is governed by a diverse and distinguished Board of Directors. Incorporating professionals from social development, legal framework, public health, and corporate management, the Board ensures institutional transparency, strict regulatory compliance, and impactful strategic direction.

SECP Compliance

Operating strictly under Section 42 of Companies Act, 2017 with clear accountability guidelines.

Independent Oversight

Periodic financial and operational audits ensuring non-profit fidelity and policy adherence.

Community First

Strategic decisions driven purely by grassroots needs and inclusive humanitarian principles.

Leadership Team

Members of the Board

Founder & Lead Activist

Executive Leadership

Mr. Abdul Jabbar Chhachhar

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Pioneer of AMRDWO (1998) and AMRDO Foundation. Over 26 years of dedicated service to marginalized rural communities across Sindh.

Governance & Gender

Director Governance

Dr. Shahnaz Parveen

Chairperson Board of Directors

Development practitioner with extensive expertise in gender main-streaming, policy formulations, and community empowerment models.

Financial Oversight

Audit & Finance

Tariq Mahmood Qureshi

Director Finance & Audit

Chartered Accountant bringing over 20 years of audit experience, ensuring compliance with SECP and international financial regulations.

Education & Youth

Director Programs

Ms. Ayesha Shah

Director Education & Youth Development

Leading literacy initiatives and youth skill enhancement programs across rural sectors in Sindh.

Legal & Regulatory

Legal Advisor

Adv. Ghulam Hussain Baloch

Director Legal & Corporate Affairs

Advocate High Court, managing institutional legalities, statutory compliance, and human rights advocacy.

Public Health

Director WASH & Health

Dr. Farzana Memon

Director Health & Community WASH

Public health specialist steering maternal care, hygiene awareness, and clean water delivery projects.

Organizational Committees

Board Board Sub-Committees

Audit & Risk Management Committee

Oversees internal controls, external financial audits, risk assessments, and adherence to SECP regulatory frameworks.

Human Resource & Compensation Committee

Formulates organizational policies, oversees staff recruitment ethics, gender balance, and workplace safety protocols.

Program Strategy & Ethics Committee

Reviews incoming proposals, monitors donor alignment, and evaluates grassroots project impact metrics.

Safeguarding & Integrity Committee

Ensures strict zero-tolerance policies against harassment, child protection safeguards, and community grievance handling.