Asim Ashary is founder and CEO of Manhattan Data, Inc. (MDI), a healthcare administration company based in Irvine, California. Prior to MDI, Mr. Ashary co-founded ppoNEXT, Inc. He is a senior healthcare executive with two decades of experience in business operations, claims administrations, marketing, finance and MIS operations. Ashary has held senior executive positions with BPS Healthcare, Orange Coast Managed Care, Equicore Health Plans, Cigna Health Plans and Maxicare Health Plans. He has an MBA degree from Institute of Business Administration, in Pakistan, and has completed CPA coursework offered by AICPA.
One of SHINE’s co-founders, Dr. Naqvi is a leader in the field of Pulmonology with more than 25 years of experience. He served as the Chief of Staff at Kindred Hospital in Westminster, California, from 2006 to 2010, and currently, he is serving as the Chairman of Pulmonary Division at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, California. He served on the board of Relief International from 2004 to 2010. He has received several awards such as Robert McCaffree, MD, Master FCCP Humanitarian Award, Humanitarian of the Year award and the Extraordinary Impact Award.
Dr. Anne Walker is a Board-Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist who has a lifelong passion for global health. In medical school she spent eight months in Ghana, West Africa with six other medical students chosen from across the United States to participate in the first American Medical Student Association International Health Fellowship. Over the years she has volunteered with SHINE on humanitarian missions to Peru, Haiti, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.
Dr Nadeem Afridi is currently Chief of Cardiology Prince Sultan Cardiac Center, King Khaled Hospital Najran. He strongly believes that one should live one’s life by this quote, “Leave this world a better place than when you found it” Credit: Robert Baden Powell, Chief Scout. 1857. Pakistan Board
Naila is an MFA gold medalist from Punjab University and has worked as a free-lance children’s book Illustrator. She has been part of Shehri CBE, a non profit based out of Karachi Pakistan, working with them to help save parks and open spaces of Karachi. She has researched and authored a book in 3 volumes on the same topic. After moving to the US in 2011 she joined SHINE Humanity in 2014 and has been associated with the organization in various capacities till now.
Rubina is part of our administrative team at SHINE Humanity. She has worked in various sectors in Pakistan and the US.
Faheem Khan has engaged in multiple endeavors through the 15 years of his professional career. He has helped Habib University by creating a world-class Wellness Program for its students which encompasses a holistic approach to learning and being healthy. Most recently Faheem has worked for NOWPDP, which is an NGO helping People with Disabilities in Pakistan.
Dr. Farzana Naqvi is one of the founding members of SHINE Humanity and a practicing Endocrinologist in Newport Beach, California. She completed her medical school at Jinnah Sindh Medical University, before moving to New York City for her Internal Medicine residency at Mount Sinai-St. Luke Roosevelt’s Hospital. She then completed an Endocrinology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine and is Board Certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. Dr. Naqvi has also participated in medical missions to Pakistan, Bangladesh, Haiti and Peru. She initiated SHINE's Diabetes, Hypertension, and Hyperlipidemia Program in rural Sindh, and research data from the program was presented at the prestigious International Diabetes Federation World Congress in December 2022. She has also played a major role in launching SHINE's Gestational Diabetes Program for pregnant women.
Garibsons (Pvt.) Ltd., is a family-owned business established in 1976. As of 2018, Garibsons takes pride in having three generations of the family be part of the executive management, supervising and growing operations for its business. Today, Garibsons is the largest exporter of premium quality rice from Pakistan and deals with more than 100 countries globally. Mughal Rice and Mughal Flour are Garibsons’ brands and are available across Pakistan.
TECHMEDO, a visionary Digital Health Integrator, is revolutionizing global healthcare through the seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies. Recognized by the Galien Foundation, Forbes, SIEMENS, and HIMSS, TECHMEDO bridges healthcare gaps, enhancing worldwide accessibility and efficiency. Their innovation-driven mission propels equitable, efficient, and cost-effective healthcare for all.
Run by the Dharamsey Family, the Aziz & Razia Dharamsey Family Foundation has been supporting us for the past few years. They are one of SHINE Humanity's biggest donors and promoters of our cause.
Foundation Wind Energy – I Limited (FWEL-I) is a 50 MW wind power generation project located at KhuttiKun New Island in the Taluka Mirpur Sakro of Thatta District in Sindh.
SINA Health, Education & Welfare Trust is a privately funded not-for-profit organization, serving the community since 1998. We have a network of 30 clinic locations of which 3 are referral clinics and 3 are mobile clinic locations
IDSP opens Learning Spaces for the young majority population to empower them for generating and regenerating responses to the existing challenges. Through its Open Learning Spaces, IDSP provides engaging courses in critical thinking and leadership, as well as professional development to shape a meaningful career path for youth.
SehatKahani is an all-female health provider network that provides quality healthcare to those in need, using telemedicine.
Husaini Hematology and Oncology Trust is a non-profit healthcare organization, serving the community by providing high quality affordable medical services in Pakistan.
The Karachi Relief Trust is a disaster management voluntary organization established to provide relief to areas affected by disasters. This group of civic minded volunteers came together with the fundamental belief that each of us can and should make a difference.
Akhuwat is the world’s largest interest free microfinance organization which envisions a poverty free society built on the principles of compassion.
IDRF is a non-profit Canadian registered charity working with partners around the world and locally to facilitate relief and development programs that target vulnerable populations, helping to alleviate immediate and long term troubles.
Ehsaas is an aid and development charity with over 10 years of grass-roots experience that helps low income families to alleviate their poverty and suffering by taking care of their basic necessities of food, water, shelter, health, education and employment – all without compromising their dignity.
The Chest Foundation is a patient-focused philanthropic arm for the American College of Chest Physicians, and we are on a mission to champion lung health.
Community Partners International partners with communities in Bangladesh, India, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
FRIP’s primary goal is to build a force of highly-trained medical students and doctors, proficient in basic and advanced life-saving skills as well as disaster management, that can respond to emergent situations.
Hilal Foods is one of Pakistan's leading confectionery and food manufacturing company.
Manchester Global Foundation (MGF) is a unique philanthropic organisation providing technical expertise, consultancy, policy development, evaluation and advisory services to a range of clients, nationally and internationally.
NOWPDP, or the 'Network of Organizations Working with Persons with Disabilities, Pakistan' was formed in 2008 to promote the creation of an inclusive society which values and upholds the rights of people with disabilities through sustainable endeavors and a holistic approach driven by clear social objectives.
REDCap is a browser-based, metadata-driven EDC software and workflow methodology for designing clinical and translational research databases.
The Health Foundation aims to create awareness and promote healthy practices for management of various diseases in the general public, with an initial focus on Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.
Academic partner for medical research
Our academic partner who also facilitate staff skill development
