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OUR TEAM!
Gul Mohammad Aryan
(Director)
“Education is the cornerstone of empowerment; when women are educated, they not only uplift themselves but also sow the seeds of progress within their communities, fostering innovation, resilience, and equality for generations to come.” (Aryan)Gul Mohammad Aryan is a dedicated humanitarian focused on promoting women empowerment and enhancing educational opportunities in Afghanistan. He holds an MBA and a BBA from Pune University, along with diplomas in Financial Accounting and Computer Applications. Currently, he serves as the Country Director at the Sustainable Goals Organization for Afghanistan (SGOA) since February 2023, leading initiatives for social and economic sustainability. His previous experience includes roles as WASH Project Manager through the support of Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund, Kandahar Provincial Economy Director at the Ministry of Economy & World Bank, Education Quality Improvement Program Officer at the World Bank, Head of Operations in Mercy Corps and PMU Grants procurement Officer with USAID IRD SIKA South. Additionally, he completed a fellowship program on Capacity Enhancement of Economic Planning in Afghanistan, organized by the Korea International Cooperation Agency and the Korea Institute for Development Strategy in June 2019 and Successfully completed the 2018 Seminar on Economic Development Policy for Afghanistan sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce and organized by International Cooperation Center of National Development and Reform Commission of the People Republic of China from August 16th, 2018 to September 04th, 2018 in Beijing. Through his work, Gul Mohammad Aryan continues to strive for positive change in Afghanistan.
OUR FEMALE LEADERSHIP!
NOORUL SABA AZAMI
(DEPUTY DIRECTOR)
Noorul Saba Azami is a dedicated healthcare professional and the Deputy Country Director at the Sustainable Goals Organization for Afghanistan since October 2020 With expertise in healthcare management and project implementation, she develops initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. Her previous roles Midwife Supervisor at Kandahar Mairwise Government Hospital. Fluent in multiple languages, Noorul excels in stakeholder engagement and community empowerment. She holds a Midwifery degree and a diploma in English and Computer skills from Afghanistan. She effectively advocates for her community’s needs, making her a vital asset to the organization’s mission in Afghanistan.
HUDA BARAKZAI
(BOARD DIRECTOR)
Huda is a dedicated education professional and the Board Director at the Sustainable Goals Organization for Afghanistan, a role she has held since October 2020. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Kandahar University and a midwifery qualification from the Ministry of Public Health Institute. Her experience includes serving as a Midwife Supervisor at Kandahar and working with organizations like BARAN and Jack. As a Board Director, Huda is instrumental in developing initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing stakeholder engagement and community empowerment. Fluent in multiple languages, she effectively advocates for her community’s needs, making her a vital asset to the organization’s mission in Afghanistan.
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OUR MANAGING TEAM!
HAMID AGHA HAKIMI
PROGRAM MANAGERHamid Agha holds an MBA in Finance from India and a BBA from Kandahar University, Two year professional diploma in business accountancy, specializing in Accounting and Logistics Management. With certifications in ACAMS Anti-Money Laundering , Anti-Bribery & Counter Finance Terrorism from the Afghanistan Institute of Banking and Finance, supported by Da Afghanistan Bank, he has extensive experience in multinational organizations, including roles as International Remittance Officer at Afghanistan International Bank and Logistics Officer at DAFA. Currently serving as Program Manager with SGOA, Hamid is dedicated to enhancing financial integrity and operational efficiency in his projects.
