About Khayr Foundation

We perform worldwide humanitarian efforts, along with social and educational services, to uplift and stabilize families experiencing poverty and communities in need.

Who We Are

Khayr Foundation USA is a non-profit committed to delivering humanitarian aid to those in need. We provide essential relief services—including access to clean water, nutritious food, clothing, and secure shelter—to foster long-term safety and resilience for communities facing environmental and economic hardships. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in the United States, our mission is to offer cost-effective assistance with minimal overhead to communities across South Asia and the Middle East.

Board of Directors

The Khayr Foundation board is dispersed over the northeast region of the United States.
We bring decades of non-profit, legal, audit, and corporate experience. The current board members are:
Syed Mahmood Ahmed

Syed Mahmood Ahmed

Co-Founder

Mahmood Ahmad dabbles in civil engineering, marketing, IT, program management, and the practice of law. He has served on the boards of several non-profits.  Outside of his professional endeavors, Mahmood enjoys exploring the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and riding his K75 motorbike. His vision is to establish Khayr Foundation as a lasting institution—one that will outlive him to do good and alleviate suffering around the world.

Shahab Ahmed Khan

Shahab Ahmed Khan

Co-Founder

Shahab Ahmed Khan is a mechanical engineer by education and a management systems auditor by trade. His interests include edible gardening, hunting, fishing, and traveling. He strives to help communities in the United States and in his country of birth. Working with Khayr Foundation provides a unique opportunity for him to contribute his skills, experience, and resources to the helping needy communities.

Farhat Mir

Farhat Mir

Co-Founder

Farhat Mir relocated to the United States in 1998 and is currently based in New York. With a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, he has built a career spanning over two decades in the wireless communications industry. He actively contributes to community development and volunteer initiatives, leveraging his people skills and extensive experience to make a positive impact on the lives of those around him.