Our People

Leadership

Mubarak Maman

Mubarak Maman

Founder & CEO

A globally recognized Safeguarding Director with over 20+ years of experience in international development, including senior leadership roles at Save the Children.

Programs

Public Sector

Supports ministries and public bodies in developing and strengthening national safeguarding policies and systems.

Education Sector

Provides tailored services to schools and universities to ensure safe learning environments for all children.

NGOs

Partners with international organizations to ensure compliance with global safeguarding standards.

CBOs

Empowers grassroots organizations with the tools and knowledge for effective safeguarding.

Corporate Partners

Helps companies and foundations integrate safeguarding into their CSR and philanthropic initiatives.

Community

Engages community and volunteers to build a local culture of safety and protection.

Associates

Menaca Lakmalee Calyaneratne

Menaca Calyaneratne

Safeguarding & Employee Relations

Senior consultant with 25 years of experience in the humanitarian sector. A chartered HR Specialist in Employee Relations and a certified Safeguarding investigator with a strong background in media and communication.

Kelli Shireen Fleming

Kelli Fleming

Instructional Designer & UX Researcher

Instructional Designer and User Experience Researcher (PhD) passionate about pairing technology and pedagogy for remote learning. Dedicated to matching learning objectives with tailored tech-enhanced resources and innovations in multi-modal course formats.

Abdulmalik Nagi

Abdulmalik Nagi

Safeguarding Advisor

Safeguarding advisor, researcher, and certified lead investigator with a PhD. Extensive experience in developing safe protocols, leading sensitive investigations, and training on safeguarding frameworks for humanitarian and private sectors across the MENA region.

Dalia Amin

Dalia Amin

Leadership & OD Specialist

Leadership and organizational development specialist with over two decades of experience in humanitarian response, program design, and learning. Founder of Sunlit Strategies, designing programs to strengthen teams, systems, and leadership cultures in complex settings.

Amir Basic

Amir Basic

Regional Safeguarding Manager

Safeguarding and child protection professional with nearly two decades of experience strengthening protection systems across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Combines strategic leadership with field-based understanding to design and sustain practical safeguarding frameworks.

Hager Elsayed Mohamed Ali

Hager Elsayed

Safeguarding Consultant

Independent safeguarding and protection consultant with over 12 years of experience in CP, GBV, and PSEA across the MENA region. Expert in leading complex investigations, developing policies, and delivering training for international and local CSOs.

Selim UYSAL

Selim UYSAL

Safeguarding & Learning Consultant

Trainer, consultant, and certified coach specializing in safeguarding systems, learning design, and leadership development. Supports NGOs in strengthening safeguarding, onboarding, and capacity-building systems, with a focus on digital learning tools.