Mobilising Ethical Capital. Convening Ecosystems. Delivering Measurable Impact.

Mr. Nasruddin Rupani

Philanthropist | Founder, Rupani Foundation

Human development begins with the child, but it does not end there; it continues through mothers, caregivers, teachers, families, youth, and communities. Our responsibility is to move from isolated projects to measurable systems change, where every investment creates real, lasting, and dignified human impact.

H.E. Sarah Shaw

CEO, UAE National CSR Fund, Majra

While evidence and measurement are essential to advancing impact, the most meaningful outcomes cannot always be captured by metrics alone. True impact is reflected in the lasting positive change in people's lives that are usually told through stories.

Mrs. Anna Bertmar Khan

Senior Philanthropy and Social Impact Advisor, BRAC

When a child grows up in adversity, BRAC's goal is not simply to help them academically. It is to protect and strengthen their ability to learn, adapt, connect, and thrive despite adversity. Measuring impact is about capturing how confident and curious children feel as they begin their life journey.

Mrs. Nadia Boumeziout

Head of Sustainability & Information Governance, Zurich Insurance, Middle East

Impact is not only a metric. It is building the resilience that enables children to return to school, farmers to protect their livelihoods, and communities to recover from crisis. The Majlis reaffirmed that what we need is stronger collaboration to connect crisis response with lasting resilience.

Dr. Adnan Aziz

Secretary-General & Chief Program Officer, Global Islamic Finance Impact Program for Climate, Nature & Development (GIFIP)

The real needle-mover for impact is not capital alone, but the ability to convert urgent human, climate and development needs into investable, measurable and trusted opportunities. At GIFIP, we are working to connect Islamic finance, catalytic capital and community-centred pipelines so that capital serves people, protects nature and builds resilience.

Mrs. Sajeda Shawa

Head of Office, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) – UAE

True impact begins and ends with human dignity. It is not measured by what we give, but by what is transformed when we choose to act together. Impact is creating humanitarian space for our shared humanity to prevail, even in the most difficult moments.

Mr. Syed Jalaluddin Shah

Global CEO, Rupani Development Initiatives

Investing Early: The first 1,000 days shape a lifetime. Investing in early childhood creates stronger children, families, and communities. Innovative financing can unlock lasting social impact.

Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood

Vice Chancellor, Allama Iqbal Open University; Acting Rector, Virtual University of Pakistan; Chairperson, NACTE

Building Knowledge: Excellence in early childhood begins with knowledge. Research, collaboration, and innovation prepare tomorrow's leaders. Together, we strengthen the future of ECD across the region.

Jalila

Regional Impact Lead, SustainaWiser, MEA

Collective Wisdom: Real impact starts with dialogue. When diverse voices unite, partnership becomes action. Together, we create sustainable solutions that leave a lasting legacy.