OUR VISION & MISSION:
WE DREAM OF A FUTURE, WHERE AFGHANS OF THE WORLD LEAD THE SOCIAL, BUSINESS AND POLITICAL AFFAIRS OF THE NATIONS THAT THEY CALL HOME.
We want Afghans across the globe to be the presidents, billionaires and social change makers of their home countries.
OUR LEDERSHIP
We are led by a team of incredibly talented volunteer leaders with a strong commitment to our community, who inspire, elevate and enrich the lives of our people.
MOHAMMAD HOTAK – Patron & Chair
Mohammad Hotak is a doctor turned entrepreneur and social leader . He is a strong tri-sector leader with extensive experience in the public, private and nongovernmental sectors. Dr Hotak is the founder and board member of Hotak Healthcare, Invest In Great Britain, British Afghan Chamber of Commerce, Afghan Council of Great Britain and Afghan Business Association UK. He is a young British Afghan leader on a mission to put the identity and contributions of Afghan diaspora on the map of the world.
Dr Hotak is a renowned speaker on Afghanistan, Asia and entrepreneurship chairing global conferences on these topics. He has appeared on BBC, Al Jazeera, Russia Today, Islam Channel, Voice of America, Tolo, Ariana and Foreign Policy Magazine.
Dr Hotak holds an MBChB in Medicine from Leeds Medical School and certificates in International Organisation Management, Globalisation and Leadership.
At the World Afghan Congress, he chairs the organisation’s strategy and governance board.
MARYAM ATMAR – co-Chair
Ms Atmar comes from a strong background in investment management, investment management, entrepreneurship and philanthropy. Having worked for Bank of America and Wells Fargo, she has extensive experience in real estate, stocks, bonds and investment funds management.
Ms Atmar is currently the CEO of global consulting firm MAIH Group, board member at the Afghanistan Investment Fund, British Afghan Chamber of Commerce, Euro Afghan Chamber of Commerce, and Afghana Foundation.
She has a BA in Psychology from George Mason University and accredited professional qualifications in accounting and banking management from American Institute of Banking Investors, and she fluently speaks four languages.
As a founding leader of the World Afghan Congress, she leads North America strategy, women affairs and the economic committee.
Council Of Advisors
- Ms Sumayya Samangani
- Prof Abbas Najafi
- Dr Baljeet Singh
- Mr Salim Khan Durrani
- Mr Hasan Khan Nasir
- Ms Hawa Achekzai
- Dr Abdul Samad Baloch
- Mr Qayum Sahak
- Ms Seema Nadeem
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
WOMEN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
The women affairs committee is tasked with putting issues that affect Afghan women at the heart of the congress, ensuring gender equality, balanced representation and leadership.
ART & CULTURE COMMITTEE
The art and culture committee is dedicated to preserving the art, design and cultural heritage of Afghanistan, and promoting it on the world stage to highlight its contributions to modern civilisation.
HEALTH COMMITTEE
The health committee is tasked with ensuring the health issues of the Afghan people are identified and dealt with accordingly.
ECONOMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
The economic affairs committee is tasked with bringing the Afghan business community of the world together to trade, invest and do business with each other, and the world.
SPORTS COMMITTEE
The sports committee is tasked with bringing Afghan sportsmen together to inspire our future generations, promoting their talents and ensuring their involvement in congress affairs.
LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
The legal affairs committee is responsible for advising the congress on legal issues of the organisation and its members.
POLITICAL & DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
The diplomatic affairs committee is responsible for political and diplomatic relations of the congress with United Nations, European Union, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and other nations.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
The education committee is tasked with bringing Afghan intellectuals and educationalists together to ensure our people are driven by art, science and technology not dogmas.
PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
The public relations committee is responsible for building, protecting and promoting the reputations of the Afghan people.
YOUTH & STUDENTS COMMITTEE
The youth and students committee is responsible for advising the congress on on issues affecting our youth, their development and access to opportunities.