Sadiya Riyaz Shaikh
Founder & Director, Rahnuma Welfare Foundation
A visionary leader dedicated to creating equitable opportunities and empowering marginalized communities through education and social reform.
Socio-political Activist
Public Speaker
Writer
"Development of one person in a society consisting of under-privileged is no development at all. It is when the fortunate ones uplift the disadvantaged and curb inequality, does real development take place."
Advocacy & Mission
About Rahnuma
Rahnuma Welfare Foundation (RWF) is an organization committed to uplifting marginalized communities through:
- Education programs for underserved children
- Community social work initiatives
- Nationwide awareness campaigns
- Grassroots empowerment projects
Advocacy Focus
Sadiya has been a leading voice in advocating for:
- Women's empowerment and gender equality
- Community education and literacy
- Elimination of child labor and child marriage
- Combating human trafficking
- Breaking social and cultural stereotypes
Leadership Approach
As Director of RWF, Sadiya champions:
- Community-centered development
- Evidence-based social interventions
- Collaborative partnerships
- Youth engagement in social change
- Sustainable empowerment models
Achievements & Recognition
Global Women Inspiration Award
Conclave 2021
Emerging Social Work Leader
Of the Year 2021
Humanitarian Excellence Award
2021
Delegate at Asia World MUN
Conference of the ILO
Global KidsRights Changemakers
Member
Global Youth Visionary
2021
Featured In
The Logical Indian
LedBy Foundation
CSMonitor
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