Education · Social Impact & Development · Human Rights & Gender Equality
Ruth Shahzad
Educationist, Social Activist and Capacity-Building Trainer
HCR Foundation · Six One One Foundation Pakistan
Biography
Ruth Shahzad is an educationist, social activist and capacity-building trainer based in Islamabad. Her work and advocacy focus on inclusive learning, women’s leadership, children’s rights and community development.
She is a Board Member at HCR Foundation and Communication and Outreach Director at Six One One Foundation Pakistan. She also works as a Social Awareness Campaigns Coordinator.
Her areas of experience include English language teaching, lesson planning, curriculum implementation, teacher development, adult literacy and community awareness. She supports initiatives promoting child welfare, safeguarding, awareness of child labour and access to education, alongside women’s empowerment and equal opportunities for vulnerable communities.
Ruth’s work brings together teacher training, communication skills, project coordination and stakeholder engagement. Her international exposure comes from collaborating with international organisations within Pakistan, rather than overseas employment or travel.
Through education and community engagement, she aims to create supportive environments in which women, children and families can learn, participate and access opportunities with dignity.
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Areas of expertise
- English language teaching and teacher development
- Women’s rights and leadership
- Child rights, safeguarding and access to education
- Community development and adult literacy
- Training and capacity building
- Project coordination and stakeholder engagement
Engagement interests
Speaker · Panelist · TV / Radio · Podcast / Webinar · Mentor · Trainer
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