PEF-Canada Chapter comprises a group of selfless volunteers with senior executive level experience in large international corporations. They believe in PEF’s mission of Eradicating poverty through Professional Education. PEF-CA Chapter started in 2018 and has since been growing every year reaching a funding of 25 students this year. Currently the Chapter in Canada is represented by 3 formidable personalities with a passion to spread the message of PEF throughout Canada.

Mr. Shaukat Rizvi, President PEF-Canada Chapter

FORMER SENIOR EXECUTIVE AT PHILIPS ELECTRONICS, PANASONIC, THE FOUNDER OF “SENIORS FORUM CANADA,” AND VICE CHAIRMAN ONTARIO SOCIETY OF SENIORS CITIZENS ORGANIZATIONS (OSSCO)

After retirement, I became a seniors’ enthusiast / advocate and dedicated to giving back initiatives. I firmly believe in the mission of PEF and its support to more than 3000 students over last 11 years has had a major impact on alleviating poverty in Pakistan. I also believe that it offers the best return on investment to society on a donor’s investment. My ambition is to increase the funding from current 25 to 100 students from Canada with in 3 year.

Muhammad Farooq Farooqi

FORMER CEO OF PHILIPS REFRIGERATOR COMPANY LTD AND FOUNDING TRUSTEE OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION

I have always believed that Professional Education is the backbone of development in any country, after my retirement, I decided to serve the country by laying the foundation of PEF together with some other friends. Its sole mission being Poverty Alleviation by providing professional education to those brilliant students who can’t afford to pay their fees for their professional education.

Mr. Riaz Ghani

Vice-President, PEF Canada Trust Ontario Real Estate Professional and former executive of Philips Electronics International

After hearing the life stories of PEF Alumni, I felt compelled to join PEF Canada as an obligation and a privilege that Allah (S.W.T) has given me. I was excited by the opportunity to participate in a project of transforming the lives of these aspiring young men and women, who has done whatever was in their hands, but need just a little help to complete their professional education. This is what I call "charity at its best", it has given me a purpose and a true feeling of fulfillment.

PEF-CA Contacts:

Mr Shaukat Rizvi
Shaukat.rizvi@gmail.com
Email : Pef-ca@pef-uk.org
Tel: +16479225925
2120 Colonel William Parkway
Oakville ON L6M0B8
Canada