Founder and Secretary, Aagaz Samajik Vikas Sanstha

Muhammad Shehzad is the Founder and Secretary of Aagaz Samajik Vikas Sanstha, leading initiatives that provide quality education, digital literacy, and skills development for underserved children and youth. He works to empower women, girls, and gender-nonconforming youth with knowledge and opportunities that challenge cycles of poverty and discrimination.

With a background in commerce and extensive experience in education and community development, Muhammad Shehzad has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Excellence Award in Education (2016) and the Sir Syed Award (2022), for his contributions to equitable learning and youth empowerment.

Rise Up Together Cohort: Rajasthan, India, 2025