It is my pleasure to welcome you to the official website of QAFELA.

At QAFELA, we believe that sustainable development cannot be achieved unless women and men, girls and boys, enjoy equal rights, equal opportunities, and equal access to the resources that enable them to reach their full potential. Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right but also a cornerstone of inclusive, peaceful, and sustainable development. It is this conviction that inspires and guides our work.

Since its establishment, QAFELA has remained committed to improving the lives of vulnerable and marginalized communities through quality education, accessible healthcare, sustainable livelihood opportunities, climate change adaptation, humanitarian response, public awareness, human rights advocacy, and gender mainstreaming. Across all our programmes, we strive to ensure that women, girls, persons with disabilities, and other underserved groups are not only beneficiaries of development but active participants and leaders in shaping their own futures.

As Vice Chairperson, I firmly believe that empowering women strengthens families, enriches communities, and accelerates national development. When girls have access to quality education, when women are able to participate in decision-making, when communities reject discrimination and embrace inclusion, and when equal opportunities are available to everyone, societies become more resilient, productive, and prosperous. Gender mainstreaming is therefore not a separate activity—it is a guiding principle that is integrated into every stage of our planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.

At QAFELA, we are committed to creating safe, inclusive, and equitable environments where every individual is respected regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, or socioeconomic background. We work to challenge barriers that limit participation, promote women’s leadership, encourage shared responsibility, and foster communities where diversity is valued as a source of strength.

I extend my sincere appreciation to our Board of Governors, Advisory Board, management, staff, volunteers, development partners, donors, government institutions, and community members whose dedication and collaboration continue to advance QAFELA’s mission. Their commitment has enabled the organization to deliver meaningful and lasting change while promoting dignity, equality, and social justice.

I warmly invite government agencies, civil society organizations, development partners, the private sector, and individuals to join us in building a society where equality is translated into action and every person has the opportunity to thrive. Through partnership, innovation, and shared responsibility, we can create communities that are more inclusive, resilient, and prepared to meet the challenges of the future.

Thank you for visiting our website and for your interest in QAFELA’s work. Together, let us continue to champion equality, empower communities, and build a future where development leaves no one behind.

With my best wishes for QAFELA’s continued success, I pray that our collective efforts continue to bring hope, dignity, opportunity, and positive change to the people and communities we serve.

Ms. Shahnaz Mazhar

Vice Chairperson
QAFELA