Canada – open hands global

Team Canada

None of us ever do great things but we all can do somethings, with great love, and together we can do something wonderful. – Mother Teresa

Esther Masih-Khan

Esther Masih-Khan is the Founding President of Open Hands Global. She has a passion for learning and has spent many years following her academic aspirations. She feels blessed to be given the opportunity to pursue her dreams at some of the best schools and universities in Pakistan and the US that allowed her to achieve two Masters and a PhD degree. She has used her education in many fields of research and is now working in hematological research at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto.

Open Hands Global was founded to provide an educational opportunity to the children of the poorest communities. Slum communities of Pakistan, marginalized for their religion, nature of work and social status are at the heart of this organization. Esther believes every child deserves equal access to quality education so that they can reach their full potential and God given destiny.

Alyson Harold Alfred

Alyson Alfred serves as the Vice President of Open Hands Global Relief and Health Programs. He is a Certified Canadian Immigration Consultant and a proud member of the organization. He feels blessed and empowered to make a difference in the lives of children who would have no hope otherwise.

Saima Dean

Saima Dean serves as the Secretary and Treasurer for Open Hands Global, Canada. She is an oncology clinical researcher at a renowned hospital in Toronto. She is a positive influencer and her passion to help and make a difference in the lives of others is contagious.

Rukhsana Young

Rukhsana Young serves as a Director with the organization. She has worked in the health sector as a registered nurse for more than twenty years. She is a proud mom of 2 daughters and grand mom of Olivia. She operates with her heart and cares deeply about the poor and suffering children and communities in Pakistan.

Julia Abel

Julia Abel has a Masters in Social Work. She serves with a heart – understands the power of relationships, connection, and engaging with the world openly.