Meet The Management Team
At Sharing Wonders, our team is the heart and soul of our mission. Comprised of passionate, dedicated individuals from diverse backgrounds, each member brings unique skills and perspectives that drive our initiatives forward. Together, we work tirelessly to create self-sustaining communities, provide quality education and nutrition for children, and ensure that every donation makes a visible impact. Get to know the faces behind our projects and learn more about the people who are committed to making a difference in the world.
Founder & Trustee
Bader Ali
Original founder of the charity in 2002. Currently fund raises, spends time in Gambia helping to implement the charity’s social aims and carrying out and humanitarian work. Mrs Ali spends a significant portion of her time in the UK also providing community service and running classes on the explaining Islam and how to apply it to our daily lives.
Trustee
Nasrin Bajwa
Joined the charity in 2008. Fund raises, performs community service and spends time in Gambia for humanitarian work
Trustee & Operations Director
Aman Ali
Joined in 2016; over 20 years of large scale multi million dollar project management, with 15 years spent in the Middle East. Looks after all aspects of charity operations including legal, accounts, media and construction management; spends time in Gambia to oversee projects, provide community support and develop process and procedures to improve our partners and facilities.
Projects Administrator, USA Division
Maham Haq
Joined in 2020; With a dual Master’s degree in Religious Studies from the University of Chicago and Pharmacology from Oxford University, Maham is engaged in numerous educational ventures. She is the founder of an online tutoring company where she teaches and mentors future scientists and physicians throughout Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Her primary role is to develop the USA division of Sharing Wonders. When she is not studying or teaching, you may find her hiking the Andes mountains, training for her next marathon, or scuba diving in the Gulf of Mexico. She currently resides in Chicago, USA.
Safeguarding Consultant, Volunteer
Sonia Ahmed
Joined 2020: Sonia is a Law graduate with a background in the financial services industry. Having built a strong skill set, Sonia decided to pursue a career change so that she could contribute back to society and her local community, both of which had shaped her upbringing. She is very passionate about dedicating her time to social causes and is currently a volunteer teacher a local Islamic school.
Sonia now works as a UK qualified and registered social worker, experienced in safeguarding children. Sonia is part of the Sharing Wonders volunteer team, providing expertise and guidance towards the safeguarding of children, including producing relevant policies and guidelines for our managed schools and conducting training.
