Sustainable Support for Women
Meet Our Team
Shaista Bukhari
Founding Chairperson & Strategic Lead
A pioneer in women’s rights advocacy, Shaista Bukhari established SSW with a mission to give voice, dignity, and protection to marginalized women across Pakistan.
With decades of experience in gender justice, community mobilization, and policy reform, she has shaped WWS into one of the region’s most trusted organizations.
Her leadership focuses on:
Advancing women’s safety and legal rights,Steering high-impact advocacy campaigns,Creating sustainable platforms for grassroots empowerment,Building partnerships with national and international organizations.
Ali Hassan
Chief of Strategy & Program Execution
Ali Hassan leads SSW’s overall strategy, operational direction, and program implementation.
With strong expertise in project management, youth engagement, and organizational development, he ensures that every initiative is executed with purpose, integrity, and measurable impact.
His core strengths include:
Designing gender-responsive programs
Muhammad Asad Hashmi
Head of Legal Services & Mental Health Advocacy
A passionate human rights defender and lawyer, Muhammad Asad Hashmi leads SSW’s legal services unit and mental health advocacy wing.
He specializes in supporting survivors of domestic violence, workplace harassment, and human rights violations through legal counseling, rights awareness, and psychological first aid.
Mrs. Rabia
Senior Education & Learning Consultant
With deep experience in community education, curriculum design, and child development, Mrs. Rabia leads SSW’s education initiatives.
She works closely with underserved communities including gypsy families, street children, and rural girls to expand access to learning and awareness.
Muhammad Umar Khan
Consultant
Muhammad Umar Khan serves as a key Consultant at SSW, bringing analytical expertise, strategic insight, and a strong commitment to gender-responsive development. With a diverse background in program evaluation, organizational strengthening, and community engagement, he supports SSW in enhancing efficiency, quality, and impact across its initiatives.