Board of Directors
Nabeel Jaffer
Nabeel started Manavta while spending extensive time living and travelling the Himalaya. He has a passion for travel and education. His motivation to build more toilets stems from working with kids in schools in rural communities. In Nepal, Nabeel can often be found riding his bike through valleys and rice paddies, stopping for local Newari cuisine and taking in breathtaking views. Nabeel is responsible for Manavta's educational initiatives and strategic growth.
Azmin gowa
Azmin’s involvement in Manavta started with its inception. From dedicating knowledge and resources to disturbing shit on social media, Azmin has always been a close ally of the cause. Armed with an MBA in Social Sustainability, Azmin is responsible for overall strategy and social engagement, while shining light on the women affected along the way.
Sameer remtulla
Sameer has a drive to work in the developing world and improve the lives of those in need. As a civil engineer, he works closely with industry leaders to research efficient toilet designs and produces thorough maintenance packages; ensuring that our toilets will be used properly and maintained in the long term. Sam is responsible for the development and engineering that allows us to continue to improve on our designs.
faizan muhammedi
Faizan has always had a passion for working with youth and volunteering his time. He contributes his efforts to make sure we are a smooth running organization. Taking the lead on fundraising and organizing engaging events that help us spread our word. He is clearly a multi-talented guy and also spends time making sure our finances are always up to date.
ALEXIA JACOB
Alexia is an educator and an NGO professional passionate about mentoring and empowering women and girls, particularly in education and menstrual health. Through her work, Alexia has had the opportunity to join Manavta on field visits to Jumla, seeing firsthand the impact of its projects and contributing to their development. She is committed to using her skills and experience to support Manavta’s mission and help communities build sustainable pathways to education, health, and equality.