Our Team
Unisfere is run entirely by volunteers across Afghanistan, the Netherlands, and beyond. Here’s how our board and programs team work together.
Unisfere Board
Mohammad Tahir Ghori
Founder & Chairperson
Urban Water Management and Climate Adaptation Advisor with a passion for sustainable development and leadership.
Jamilurahman Monir
Co-Founder & Secretary
A young water and sustainable development professional with a background in hydrology and water resources.
Noor Ahmad Yaqubi
Co-Founder & Treasurer
A researcher in the field of sustainable environment and energy systems, with expertise in flood risk management and climate change adaptation.
Azizollah Rezaie
Executive Director
An education development expert working in SDG 4, Co-Founder and Programs Director at the Village Development Organization (VDO), and Adjunct Lecturer at Khatam-al-Nabieen University. Provides strategic leadership and coordination as a volunteer Executive Director at Unisfere.
Wazir Armin
Executive & Country Director – Afghanistan
Serves as a volunteer Executive and Country Director for Unisfere in Afghanistan. An experienced IS/IT Audit Expert whose voluntary leadership strengthens Unisfere’s governance, partnerships, and digital innovation.
Programs Team
Aliya Haidari
Research Fellowship Coordinator — Public Outreach
From Badakhshan, holds a Master of Education in Educational Leadership and School Empowerment and works as an M&E Officer in an international organization. Connects fellows, alumni, and partners, ensuring transparent communication and community engagement.
Shahpoor Motafaker
Communications & Public Relations Coordinator
From Ghor province, holds a degree in Law and Political Science from Herat University and works as Administration Officer of the Herat Medical Tourism and Pilgrimage Companies Union. Supports Unisfere’s outreach, public visibility, and partnerships.
Marwa Alam Safa
Outreach Coordinator
An environmental specialist and founder of CEYI, graduated from Kabul University’s Environmental Science Faculty in 2022. Builds partnerships with youth networks and NGOs, leading engagement activities that expand Unisfere’s community impact.
Arif Alkozay
Research Fellowship Coordinator — Academic
A current MSc candidate in Structural Design at Swansea University, Civil Engineering graduate, and former Research Coordinator at Herat University. Supports academic quality, mentorship, and research excellence of the fellowship.
Fawad Homaan
IT / Webmaster
A Computer Science student and frontend developer from Afghanistan with experience in web development and digital innovation. Manages the organization’s website and digital systems.
Binazir Anush
High School Level Programs Coordinator
Deeply passionate about education, teaching, and expanding opportunities for students, with on-site experience in high school programs in Afghanistan. Plays a key role in shaping and developing impactful programs for school students.