Board Of Directors
Meet the experienced professionals guiding Anfaa Microfinance towards our mission of financial inclusion.
Director
Mr. Tufail Akhtar Rajpar
Mr. Rajpar is a seasoned Microfinance and Banking Operations Executive with over 25 years of professional experience in microfinance banks and social enterprises in Pakistan. He holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Sindh, Jamshoro, and has completed advanced professional training from leading national and international institutions, including LUMS, INSEAD Singapore, ILO Turin, Grameen Foundation USA, and BDI. His professional development encompasses corporate governance, human resource management, organizational development, strategy, leadership, and financial modeling.
Mr. Rajpar began his career in microfinance in 1995 through field and branch-level roles, gaining firsthand understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by low-income communities. Over the course of his career, he has progressed through various leadership positions, developing extensive expertise in microfinance operations, portfolio management, organizational development, human resources, corporate social responsibility, branding, and governance
Director
Mr. Abdul Salam Dharejo
Mr. Salam is an accomplished development professional with over 22 years of experience in child rights, labor, disaster management, social protection, and community development. Throughout his career, he has worked with national and international development organizations, contributing to initiatives focused on protecting vulnerable communities and strengthening social protection systems.
He holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Sindh, Jamshoro, and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Universalising Socio-Economic Security for the Poor from the Institute of Social Studies, The Hague. His professional development includes specialized training and international exposure through programs with Terre des hommes Germany, Asian Development Bank Institute Tokyo, ILO, Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong, and SEWA India. He also participated in the U.S. International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on Trafficking in Persons in 2010. Since April 2011, Mr. Salam has been serving as Country Coordinator, Pakistan for Terre des hommes, Germany, where he has contributed to programs addressing child rights, protection, and social development. Earlier in his career, he served as National Manager Child Rights at SPARC and as Research & Training Fellow at PILER, Karachi
Director
Mrs. Asma Rehmat
Mrs. Rehmat is a distinguished development sector professional with more than 17 years of experience in microfinance, social mobilization, Islamic finance, organizational development, and community empowerment. She has been serving as Chief Operating Officer at Rural Community Development Society (RCDS) since January 2016, where she has played an important role in strengthening organizational operations and supporting sustainable community focused initiatives. She holds an M.A. in Islamiyat from Allama Iqbal Open University and has undertaken extensive professional development in microfinance, leadership, social mobilization, and Islamic finance. Her learning and exposure include the Young Professional Leadership Program conducted through Iqra University Islamabad, NRSP-IRM, and the Norwegian Embassy, along with specialized training from institutions including PPAF, PMN, Al Huda CIBE, NCRD, and HRDN
Director
Mr. James Anwar
Mr. Anwar is an experienced Educational Management professional with more than 20 years of experience in school administration, finance, strategic planning, and governance. His career reflects a strong commitment to effective institutional management, organizational development, and sound financial and administrative practices. He holds an MS in School Leadership & Management and a Master’s in School Management, for which he received the Dean’s Merit Award from the University of Management & Technology (UMT). He has also participated in international leadership and governance programs in Cyprus and South Africa, along with professional training in hospitality administration, business communication, and computer sciences.
Since June 2004, Mr. Anwar has been associated with Lahore Grammar School International, where he serves as Manager Administration & Finance – Strategic Planning. In this role, he brings extensive
experience in administration, financial management, strategic planning, and institutional coordination.
Beyond his professional responsibilities, Mr. Anwar has actively contributed to the development and governance of social and charitable organizations. He has served as Chairman of the Board of Overflowing Mercy Foundation since 2017 and Glorious Crown Foundation since 2024, while also serving as a Director at Zinda Umeed Foundation since 2025.
Director
Mrs. Mehwish Rashid
Mrs. Rashid is an experienced Human Resource and Corporate Affairs professional with over 9 years of experience in the development and microfinance sectors. Her professional journey reflects a strong focus on human resource management, organizational development, corporate affairs, and institutional coordination.
She holds an MS in Entrepreneurship & SME Management from Government College University Lahore, an MSc in Women & Gender Studies, and a Bachelor of Arts. She has also undertaken professional training in organizational development, safeguarding, fundraising, strategic partnerships, and gender sensitization through organizations including IRM, Community World Service, UNICEF, ADB SECP, Aurat Foundation, and Oxfam.
Mrs. Rashid currently serves as Manager Human Resource at MOJAZ Foundation, a position she has held since March 2024, and has served as Director at Anfaa Microfinance (Private) Limited since May 2024. Previously, she served as Manager HR & Corporate Affairs and Company Secretary at MOJAZ Support Program, where she contributed to HR management, corporate affairs, governance, and organizational coordination