Director & Management Team
About the Imkaan Welfare Organization
TAHERA HASAN
Founder – Director
Tahera Hasan is a lawyer by profession, specializing in Family Law, with extensive experience in domestic and international adoption cases, custody matters, divorce and khula proceedings, and family settlements. Her expertise extends to litigation involving children’s welfare, guided by her deep understanding of child growth, development, and the principles of child protection.
Tahera has advised foreign courts on the Pakistan adoption process, providing expert opinions, affidavits, and documentation to facilitate international adoptions. She has also worked closely with local courts in Karachi, helping them understand international adoption procedures and the home study processes undertaken in applicants’ countries of residence.
Beyond family law, Tahera’s legal practice encompasses media and entertainment law, intellectual property rights, and corporate structuring. Her portfolio includes work in copyrights, trademarks, designs, advertising, and unfair competition. She has participated in acquisitions and joint ventures in the music and publishing industries and has advised on the launch of television and radio ventures.
Leadership at Imkaan
As the Founder and Director of Imkaan Welfare Organization, Tahera established the organization with the mission of advancing child welfare in Pakistan and addressing the challenges faced by stateless and marginalized communities in Karachi.
Under her leadership, Imkaan has initiated and implemented several impactful projects, including:
- Community Maternity Home and Mother & Child Healthcare Clinic promoting maternal and child health in Karachi.
- Mental Health Clinic providing psychological counselling and community wellness programs.
- Khel Learning and Recreational Centre, offering informal education and sports for children in informal settlements.
- Pasban-e-Mahaul, a solid waste management project improving environmental conditions.
- Legal Aid Centre, assisting stateless individuals in accessing justice and essential documentation.
Tahera’s vision for Imkaan integrates legal advocacy, health services, education, and environmental initiatives under one cohesive framework — ensuring holistic community empowerment.
Her work includes raising awareness about Bengali statelessness in Pakistan, advocating for identity rights, and designing interventions that empower women and youth through education, mental health, and legal training.
For her extraordinary service and leadership, Tahera has received multiple honors:
- Ruth Pfau Award for Ownership by IAM Karachi (2017)
- Commonwealth Points of Light Award (2022)
- Commonwealth Scholar Recognition for her commitment to community development
OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM
Umme Salma Hamdani
– Senior Manager, Fundraising &
Strategy
Oversees donor engagement, partnership development, and long-term strategy to sustain Imkaan’s community-driven initiatives.
Hassan Ali
Shigri
– Manager, Finance &
Administration
Responsible for financial management, budgeting, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Yusra
Sohail
– Supervisor,
Legal Aid Project
Leads Imkaan’s Legal Aid Centre, coordinating pro-bono representation and legal awareness programs for stateless communities.
Ayesha
Sami
– Lead Psychosocial Counsellor,
Mental Health Clinic
Provides counselling and mental health support, focusing on women, children, and families affected by trauma or abuse.
We look forward to support from interested individuals and groups to continue serving stateless communities in Karachi.
For more information on how you can help us, please click here to Donate.
Community awareness and participation is a core component of each of Imkaan Welfare Organization’s projects. Learn more about this initiative here.