Zeeshan and Salma Karina Hayat’s journey is fueled by a shared passion for social good, ignited by the injustices they witnessed in their youth.
In the vibrant landscape of Guatemala, Salma Karina Hayat’s heart opened wide to the plight of the impoverished, nurturing within her a profound dedication to effecting positive change. From her earliest years, she immersed herself in acts of compassion, joining her father in the noble endeavor of educating the illiterate and extending warmth to underprivileged children through shared meals, sowing the seeds of her enduring commitment to social betterment. Remarkably, by the tender age of 10, she actively assessed her community’s needs for adult literacy programs that her school could extend, laying the cornerstone for her unwavering dedication to social impact.
On the other hand, Zeeshan Hayat’s philanthropic journey was ignited by the radiant wisdom of his grandfather, a man who believed faith demanded action, kindling a fervent passion for service deeply rooted in his own beliefs. Growing up, he bore witness to the stark disparities that plagued his community—a family struggling to put food on the table, a neighbor ostracized for their faith—which ignited a deep-seated resolve within him to alleviate the burdens of others.