programme progress
Board Member
Ms. Umm-e-Kalsoom
Ms. Umm-e-Kalsoom is a seasoned development professional with 12 years of experience in managerial and leadership roles across national and international organizations. She has a robust background in the financial sector, having worked with two non-banking microfinance companies. Ms. Kalsoom holds an MPhil in Anthropology from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, and has completed various certifications in microfinance and development. Her extensive training includes workshops, exposure visits, and seminars both domestically and internationally. She has also served as a master trainer with NBMFC. Currently, Ms. Kalsoom serves as an independent director on the RCDP Board of Directors.
Board Member
Mr. Naeem Shahid
Mr. Naeem Shahid is a highly motivated business professional with 18 years of success across various executive roles. Holding multiple professional degrees, diplomas, and certificates, he excels in grasping the latest technological advancements and managing sensitive issues with diplomacy and tact. His MBA in IT from BZU, combined with global business courses, including Managing Across Cultures from Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge, and Preston Universities, and Organizational Behavior studies in the UAE, underscores his expertise. He has also trained as a Halal Lead Auditor with International Halal Integrity in Malaysia. Currently serving as CEO of the Halal Foundation, Mr. Naeem brings valuable business management and international experience to his role as Director at RCDP.Through these initiatives, RCDS has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to improving the lives of marginalized communities in both rural and urban settings, empowering women, enhancing livelihoods, and fostering sustainable development at the grassroots level.
Board Member
Ms. Arooj Javed
Ms. Arooj is educationist by profession. She has working experience of 12 years with different School and at managerial & leadership role. Currently she is working as curriculum coordinator and master trainer with Progressive Education Network (PEN) she has completed Master in Social Sciences from Punjab University Lahore and certification in various development & education sector trainings. In additional she has done PGD in computer sciences. In addition, she has attended various workshops, exposure visit and seminars within country as well as abroad. She has also served as master trainers in PEN. She joined RCDP board of directors as independent director.