Favorite Parts of Being a CEO at Farrukh Foundation
Humzah, CEO of Farrukh Foundation, identifies "sustainability" as the biggest challenge, citing the lack of infrastructure in the communities they serve and the consequent difficulty in securing "sustainable funding." This requires "constant innovation" and strategic fundraising to reach vulnerable children in diverse and resource-scarce environments.
Executive/Leadership, Fundraising, Sustainability, Overcoming Challenges, International Development
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
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Humzah Farrukh
CEO
Farrukh Foundation
UCLA
N/A
Anthropology, Sociology
Education, Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Business Strategy
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, Transfer Student, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Securing sustainable funding for non-profit operations in areas lacking basic infrastructure is a major challenge.
2. The vast need for educational equity necessitates constant innovation and strategic fundraising.
3. Working in diverse environments with limited resources requires navigating dynamic issues and adapting to various contexts.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your current role?
With a nonprofit, the biggest challenge is sustainability. Some of the countries, neighborhoods, and places we work with lack sustainable infrastructure and organized streets. They often don't even have other basic needs that a school would require.
Securing sustainable funding can also become a big hurdle. We're not always sure where that funding will go, as there are very dynamic issues we have to consider.
The need for educational equity is vast. Working with different countries and environments where resources are almost always insufficient presents a significant challenge. It requires constant innovation and strategic fundraising to provide resources to the vulnerable children we aim to help.