Building Bridges. Opening Minds. Empowering Communities.
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Overjet CEO Dr. Wardah Inam Joins APF Board
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APF proudly welcomes
Dr. Wardah Inam
to the Board of Directors. Dr. Inam is Co-Founder and CEO of Overjet, a dental startup using AI to help dental organizations improve patient care. She received her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she also completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab.
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APF Launches Virtual Fellowships
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APF is offering virtual fellowships for individuals interested in gaining knowledge of social and economic development in Pakistan. Fellows work directly with Pakistan-based NGOs and startups.
Visit the website to learn about fellowship partners, openings, eligibility, and the application process.
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Take the APF Pledge to Vote
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There’s a lot at stake for the Pakistani American community in the 2020 presidential election. That’s why we’re asking you to
take the APF pledge to vote
to support policies that empower your families and communities.
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Syeda Henna Babar Ali Joins APF
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Syeda Henna Babar Ali
has joined APF as an Ambassador-at-Large. A pioneer in business, education, and U.S.-Pakistan cultural exchange, Ms. Ali is currently Chairperson of DIC Pakistan Limited.
She will assume a portfolio focused on mentorship, cultivating women's entrepreneurship, knowledge sharing, and educational exchange between the United States and Pakistan.
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Join a network of leaders seeking transformative and positive change for all communities and gain access to members-only events and exclusive member benefits.
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In case you missed the APF webinars this month, check out our latest dialogues:
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The Power of Photography in Pakistan
with
Abid Azam, Zaira Raza, and Ibrahim Sajid.
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Pakistan's Startup Ecosystem & the Diaspora
with
Fariel Salahuddin, Dr. Sara Saeed Khurram, and Kalsoom Lakhani.
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Upcoming Sessions:
APF Connect Summer Bootcamp
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APF Connect
Summer Bootcamp features career planning webinars providing mentorship on specific industries and professional skills.
Register for upcoming sessions in August:
- Starting Your Own Start-Up
- Living and Working Overseas
- How to Moderate a Panel
- Public Speaking 101
- Careers in the Foreign Service
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APF Welcomes New Leadership Council Members
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APF welcomes the following new members to its Leadership Council:
JOIN THE APF COMMUNITY OF DOERS
The APF Leadership Council is a network of leaders who enthusiastically and generously give their expertise, time, and energy to APF. Members attend private salon discussions, webinars, and networking events. APF provides a platform for members to convene and organize events, engage in dialogue, and build initiatives related to the APF mission.
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Photo credit: Luke Duggleby
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Check out the latest posts from the APF blog:
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The African Diaspora in Pakistan:
Photographer Luke Duggleby documents Pakistan’s African diaspora.
Read More
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Documenting Authentic Pakistani Stories:
PakStockPhoto created Pakistan’s first and only digital gallery showcasing Pakistan in ways you’ve never seen before.
Read More
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Bartering Goats for Rural Development:
Pakistan-based startup UpTrade improves lives in rural Pakistan by bartering goats.
Read More
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Meet
Reza Bloomer
APF Leadership Council
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Reza
advises organizations in Go To Market strategy and business development.
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“The past year has been personally and professionally transformational for me, and APF has been a cornerstone of that journey. As someone who feels deeply connected with both the United States and Pakistan, joining the APF Leadership Council has provided me with a forum for bridging the gap between the two countries. I’ve enjoyed connecting and partnering with impressive and like-minded people who are open to exploring new ideas and inter-disciplinary projects spanning from educational initiatives to entrepreneurial grant programs.”
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Together, we will empower communities and build bridges.
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Your donation will expand APF’s reach, programming, and impact in the United States and in Pakistan.
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