Who We Are
Governing Board
The Honourable Christian Paradis
Board Chair
Dr. Habiba Chakir-Sylla
Vice Chair
Mr. Francois Rivest
Secretary
Ambassador Jawed Ludin
Ms. Najlla Habibyar
Dr. Miajan Aryan
Dr. Elham Gharji
Mr. Ershad Ahmadi
International Advisory Board
- Ambassador Amar Sinha
- Ambassador Hugo Llorens
- Dr. Nathan Grasse
- Dr. Susanne Perner
- Mr. Kevin Evans
Our In-Country Consultative Circle
This unique group comprises ambitious Afghan youth, primarily young women, who provide grassroots insights into the barriers they face and the solutions they envision. Their input ensures that the Avesta Initiative’s programs remain grounded in the lived realities of those we aim to serve.