Akhuwat Sweden

11/06/2026

Daily Ausaf London

07/06/2026

Professor Afzal Javed Awarded OBE by King Charles III

Professor Afzal Javed, Consultant Psychiatrist, former President of the World Psychiatric Association (2020–2023) and Executive Committee Member of Fountain House (Lahore, Pakistan), was awarded an OBE by King Charles III at the investiture at Windsor Castle on 2 June 2026 in recognition of his services to mental health.

Professor Afzal Javed is widely recognised for his leadership as President of the World Psychiatric Association from 2020 to 2023. As part of his international contributions, he has visited over 70 countries to advocate for and promote mental health, with a particularly prominent role in supporting mental health initiatives in developing countries. His efforts have included capacity building, professional training, policy advocacy, and the establishment of sustainable mental health services in regions with limited resources.
He has played a pivotal role in several UK-based charities, including serving as Chairman of the Richmond Fellowship Foundation International, which worked across Commonwealth countries to establish rehabilitation facilities for people with mental illness. He is also a Founding Trustee of Akhuwat UK, which supports poverty alleviation programmes in low-income countries, and a contributor to CAREIF (The Centre for Applied Research and Evaluation – International Foundation).
In 2023, Professor Afzal Javed was honoured with the Sitara-i-Imtiaz by the Government of Pakistan in recognition of his national, regional, and international contributions to the promotion and advancement of mental health.
His younger brother, Dr Amjad Saqib, Chairman of Akhuwat, who is well known for his social and community work in Pakistan, was also awarded the Hilal-i-Imtiaz by the Government of Pakistan in 2024.

27/05/2026

18/05/2026

Daily Ausaf London: The annual meeting of Akhuwat Sweden was held in the hall of Fittja School, where the yearly elections took place and the performance report for the previous year was presented. Akhuwat Sweden’s General Secretary, Abrar Akbar, conducted the proceedings, while Treasurer Qaiser Mirza presented details of the funds received by Akhuwat and the expenditures, and also answered questions from the attendees. He stated that the donations received by Akhuwat have been continuously increasing.

Akhuwat’s accounts were thoroughly audited by Auditor Amir Sultan, who expressed complete satisfaction after a comprehensive review.

The President of Akhuwat Sweden, Arif Kisanaa, while presenting the performance of the past year, said that all collected funds were sent to Akhuwat Foundation Pakistan. Sacrificial meat was distributed among needy families. On Christmas, one month’s ration was provided to fifty deserving Christian families in Lahore. In Sweden, public awareness and welfare work was carried out through health seminars, and this effort will continue in the future as well.

The elections of Akhuwat were held under the supervision of Dr. Mohsin Salimi, and the members unanimously elected the following office‑bearers for the coming year:
- Vice President: Imran Khokhar
- Joint Secretary: Kahkashan Mian
- Finance Secretary: Qaiser Mirza
- Board Members/Styrelseledamöter: Yaseen Salimi, Qaiser Ghiyoor, Naveed Chaudhry, Sidra Qazi, and Morgan Bhatti

Meanwhile, President Arif Kisanaa and General Secretary Abrar Akbar had already been elected earlier for a two‑year term.

The Chairman of Akhuwat Foundation Pakistan, Dr. Muhammad Amjad Saqib, congratulated all newly elected office‑bearers and expressed hope that they would continue spreading the message of Akhuwat with the same passion, dedication, and commitment.

10/05/2026

Årsmötet

Akhuwat Swedens årsmöte hölls på Fittja skola där styrelsen samlades för att diskutera Akhuwats arbete, pågående projekt, ekonomi samt den nyvalda styrelsen för 2026–2027.

Akhuwat Sweden – Nyvalda styrelsen 2026–2027

Ordförande
Arif Kisana

Vice ordförande
Imran Khokhar

Sekreterare
Akbar Abrar

Vice sekreterare
Kehkshan Mian

Ledamöter
• Yaseen Salami
• Qaiser Ghayoor
• Sidra Qazi
• Naveed Choudry
• Mirza Qaiser – Kassör/Accountant
• Amir Sultan – Revisor
• Morgan Bhatti – Ny medlem

Under mötet gick vi igenom flera av de projekt och aktiviteter som Akhuwat Sweden genomfört under året. Bland annat har vi arbetat med donationer och utdelning av matpaket till kristna. Vi har även arrangerat en marknad där vi sålt second hand-kläder som vi fått in, och därefter skänkt intäkterna till Akhuwat Clothes Bank.

Dessutom har vi hållit olika seminarier, bland annat hälsoseminarier. Under mötet presenterades även resultatrapporten där vi redovisade vilka intäkter som kommit in och vilka summor som samlats in genom våra olika aktiviteter. Vi pratade också om det förtroende och stöd människor visar genom att bidra till vårt arbete och våra initiativ.

Akhuwat Sweden – Newly Elected Board 2026–2027

Chairperson
Arif Kisana

Vice Chairperson
Imran Khokhar

Secretary
Akbar Abrar

Vice Secretary
Kehkshan Mian

Board Members
• Yaseen Salami
• Qaiser Ghayoor
• Sidra Qazi
• Naveed Choudry
• Mirza Qaiser – Treasurer/Accountant
• Amir Sultan – Auditor
• Morgan Bhatti – New Member

During the meeting, we reviewed several of the projects and activities carried out by Akhuwat Sweden during the year. These included donations and the distribution of food packages to Christians. We also organized a market where we sold donated second-hand clothes, and the proceeds were donated to the Akhuwat Clothes Bank.

In addition, we held various seminars, including health seminars. During the meeting, we also presented the financial report, reviewing the income received and the funds raised through our different activities. We discussed the trust and support that people continue to show towards our organization and its work.

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