Mr. Sardar Hussain Babak
Message from the Chairman Advisory Board QAFELA NGO
It is my pleasure to extend my heartfelt greetings to all visitors of the QAFELA website.
QAFELA is a humanitarian and development organization committed to improving the lives of vulnerable communities through free quality education, accessible healthcare, sustainable livelihoods, climate change adaptation, emergency relief, public awareness, advocacy for human rights, and gender mainstreaming. The organization believes that lasting development can only be achieved when every individual is given equal opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to society.
Throughout its journey, QAFELA has demonstrated a strong commitment to serving humanity with professionalism, integrity, transparency, and compassion. Its community-centered approach ensures that development interventions respond to the real needs of the people while promoting local participation and ownership.
Education remains the cornerstone of sustainable development. By empowering children, youth, women, and marginalized communities with knowledge and skills, we build stronger families, resilient communities, and a brighter future for our nation. Equally important are our efforts to strengthen healthcare, improve livelihoods, respond to humanitarian emergencies, protect the environment, promote climate resilience, and advocate for the rights and dignity of every individual, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, or social status.
As Chairman of the QAFELA Advisory Board, I am honored to support an organization that is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and inclusive development. I commend the Board of Governors, management, staff, volunteers, partners, donors, and community members whose dedication continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of thousands of people.
I invite government institutions, development partners, civil society organizations, the private sector, and individuals to join hands with QAFELA in our shared mission of building a peaceful, prosperous, equitable, and sustainable society. Together, we can create opportunities, strengthen communities, and ensure that no one is left behind.
I wish QAFELA continued success in its noble mission and pray that its efforts continue to bring hope, dignity, and positive change to the communities it serves.
Sardar Hussain Babak
(Former Minister for Education, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa)
Chairman, Advisory Board, QAFELA
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Chairman, Board of Advisory – QAFELA NGO
Former Minister for Elementary & Secondary Education, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Sardar Hussain Babak is a distinguished Pakistani politician, education reformer, and public leader from District Buner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He served as the Provincial Minister for Elementary & Secondary Education from 2008 to 2013, where he led significant reforms aimed at improving the quality, accessibility, and governance of education across the province. He also served multiple terms as a Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
He holds a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Peshawar and has remained a strong advocate for quality education, teacher development, curriculum improvement, girls’ education, and equal learning opportunities for all children. During his tenure as Education Minister, he introduced teacher service reforms, promoted school libraries, strengthened teacher training, and supported increased investment in female education.
As the Chairman of the Board of Advisory of QAFELA NGO, Sardar Hussain Babak provides strategic guidance and policy leadership to advance the organization’s mission of promoting quality education, community development, livelihood improvement, climate resilience, and humanitarian services. His extensive experience in public policy, governance, and education continues to strengthen QAFELA’s efforts to create sustainable and inclusive development for vulnerable communities across Pakistan.