Core Team
Executive Team
Founder & Executive Director - Bangladesh
Tafhimur founded Act for Displaced with an aim to engage young people in advocating for the most vulnerable group of people in the world and raise awareness on their rights. With over a decade of non-profit work in countries across Asia, he has developed strategic leadership and communication skills. With AFD, he aims to bring together young people to advocate for the displaced people.
Editor, Migration - Lebanon
A Canadian-Lebanese researcher, an Assistant Professor of Migration Studies at the Lebanese American University, a Fellow at University of London's Internal Displacement Research Program and a Scholar in Forced Displacement at University of Ottawa’s Human Rights Research and Education Centre. She holds a PhD in International Relations and Diplomacy with an emphasis on Asylum, Refugees and Security.
Editor, Humanitarian Law - Bangladesh
A Barrister-at-Law, called to the Bar at The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, he has had professional legal experience in various capacities in England, Bangladesh, The Netherlands and in Cambodia. He was a Lincoln’s Inn Scholar to both the International Criminal Court and the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, where he worked in the prosecution trial and appeal teams respectively.
Advisor - USA
Retired American teacher and author of the book ‘HEAR ME’, a rare collection of interviews with Iranian, Syrian, Pakistani, Afghan, and Iraqi refugees, Greek nationals, and international volunteers of the refugee crisis. Whether it’s a 19-year-old Syrian who refuses to kill anyone, a poor Greek housewife, or a disillusioned ex-U.S. Marine, all suffer in a geo-political world indifferent to their cries for peace and justice.
Editor, Law - India
Mr. Prabhpreet Singh is working as Assistant Professor of Law at Manipal University Jaipur. Pro-Bono Research Advisor South Ural State University, Russia. He’s also serving as an Editorial Board Member of Brazilian Journal of Alternative Dispute Resolution - RBADR. Currently, he’s pursuing a Ph.D. at School of Law, Manipal University Jaipur. He’s also a Reviewer in a journal entitled ‘International Relations and Diplomacy’.
Operations Team
Lead, Research & Insights - India
A legal researcher and passionate about the legal aspects and human rights of displaced and refugees around the world. She aims to contribute her time and career to advocate for the rights of the victims of human rights violations.
Lead, Legal Research - Bangladesh
Pursuing MEd at BRAC University. She has completed her LL.B. and LL.M. from Eastern University. Additionally, she has also pursued a research course at IER, University of Dhaka. She has been associated with legal research and writings since 2015.
Strategic Analyst - Bangladesh
A young research professional, strategic thinker, and a policy advocate. Currently, she is pursuing her bachelor's degree at the Department of International Relations, University of Chittagong. She’s passionate to work for the displaced people.
Lead , News Content - Bangladesh
A young professional with a broad set of skills applicable across different sectors and roles. I’ve four years of non-profit and humanitarian working experience in different capacities. I love investing my time for the benefit of those who need it most.
Humanitarian Content Team
Humanitarian Content Writer - Netherlands
Abiola Giwa is a Nigerian human rights activist, writer, and lawyer. He holds a Master's degree in Public International Law at Utrecht University, Netherlands. Currently pursuing a Master's degree in International Criminal Law at the University of Amsterdam.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Egypt
I currently work as a fundraising and proposal writer for a developmental NGO; called CEOSS, one of the oldest NGOs in Egypt. I am a passionate person about volunteering my time and make use of my skills to help others and create an impact.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Italy
Pursuing Development Law, Policy and Advocacy at Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna. MA graduate in International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid, passionate about contributing to the "The Africa We Want", realization of SDGs 2, 4, 16 & 17.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Palestine
I got my Bachelor's degree in Law from Birzeit University, where I am pursuing a master's in Government and Local Governance. I have developed strong interests in Law issues especially the ones related to vulnerable people in the world and in Palestine.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Belgium
Completed a Master's degree in International Relations at the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium. I have been interested in migration issues for years and want to to advocate for the rights of the most vulnerable people.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Lebanon
A researcher whose interests span Postcolonial and Decolonial theories as well as migration studies. I hold a bachelor’s in Anthropology from the American University of Beirut and pursuing a Master’s in Race, Ethnicity at University College London.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Kyrgyzstan
An Afghan student studying Human Rights at the American University of Central Asia. I have been a migrant in different countries since childhood due to the continuous war and instability in Afghanistan. Interesting thing about me is that I know 7 languages.
Humanitarian Content Writer - India
A passionate researcher and currently works as a Quality Control Analyst for an INGO where her work is focused around unstructured humanitarian data for countries in conflict. She also volunteers for UN-OCHA as a lead secondary data review analyst.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Ireland
Dervla holds a BA in Human Rights from NUI Galway and a Masters in Humanitarian Action and International Cooperation from Kalu University. She is passionate about human rights and advocacy, particularly for refugees and asylum seekers.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Italy
A committed Human Rights advocate. Graduated with a Master in Human Rights Law at the University of Edinburgh. Human rights has always been a common factor, recently I’ve approached social and environmental sustainability at EY.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Bangladesh
A Deputy Manager, M&E and Research at BRAC. He studied Entrepreneurship, MBA (IBA), and Law from University of Dhaka and Bangladesh University of Professionals and a Japanese language course from Sophia University, Japan.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Uganda
A researcher on refugee protection in Uganda. Worked with American Refugee Committee, Action Africa Help International, and Africa Relief Organisation. Graduated a Masters of Refugees and Migration Studies, Uganda Martyrs University, Nkozi.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Belgium
I earned a BA in Humanitarian Studies from Fordham University, USA and earned a graduate certificate in education policy from the University of Massachusetts. Now I’m pursuing an MSc in Educational Studies at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven.
Humanitarian Content Writer - United Kingdom
An Associate Consultant at Humanity Research Consultancy specialising in human trafficking. Holding an MA in International Conflicts Studies from Kings College London, she is dedicated to advocating for refugee and asylum seeker rights.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Cyprus
Pursuing a double degree in International and European Law at University of Leuven and University of Zurich. She completed her Bachelor in Law from Coventry University. Previously, she worked in UN Mission in Cyprus and also worked in Palestine.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Netherlands
LLM in international law from Tilburg University and LLM in human rights from the University of Edinburgh. Previously worked on migration, nationality deprivation and statelessness, but also passionate about women’s rights and climate change issue.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Norway
I hold a master’s in Global Development and a bachelor’s in Political Science. I worked for international aid and development organizations, mostly in Norway and Iran. I’m strongly dedicated to social justice, gender equality, and human rights.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Colombia
Laura has a master’s degree in Migration Studies at the University of Sussex and a bachelor’s degree in International Relations. She previously worked as researcher in peacebuilding initiatives in Colombia. She is passionate about human rights.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Australia
I am passionate about justice and human rights. Growing up in Lebanon, I had a keen awareness for the Palestinians, the violence they have suffered at the hand of Israel and the continuous dispossession they face every single day.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Myanmar
A Rohingya refugee currently staying at the world largest Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh. I’m a Humanitarian worker and a poet. I am also advocating for the rights and justice of my Rohingya community staying in the camps and around the world.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Estonia
I am currently doing my MA in Human Rights in Digital Society at Tallinn University. I want to mobilize the skills and expertise from different fields to help the vulnerable and displaced by vocalizing the disadvantages they are exposed to.
Creative & Digital Outreach Team
Creative Lead - Bangladesh
An enthusiastic Graphic Designer and Video Editor. I have over five years of experience working in several organizations as well and as independently as a creative professional in different capacity.
Technical Lead - Bangladesh
A coder and developer since the age of 11. I started learning early and developed several sophisticated web platforms and mobile apps that benefits people. I love to solve problems through coding.
Creative Visual Coordinator - USA
Completed a Bachelor in Digital Media and Design from The City University of New York and worked with several non-profits. She's passionate to advocate for the less fortunate through design and social media advocacy.
Creative Associate, Videography - Bangladesh
A media and journalism student, passionate cinematographer and videographer. I love working for developing content in different professional capacity that has impact in lives of others.
Creative Visual Analyst - Bangladesh
A passionate learner of visual design and arts. I have expertise in doing research and developing creative content to the demands. I love gaming and learning new things in my leisure time.
Research & Climate Displacement Team
Researcher & Content Writer - Egypt
A young motivated individual, is currently an Economic Research Analyst at Egypt Oil & Gas, former STC at the World Bank. Tasneem finds her niche in research and analysis, especially in economics, development, political and humanitarian issues.
Climate Researcher & Writer - Spain
Studied Social Anthropology at the University of the Basque Country, Aberdeen, and Edinburgh. Currently working on the inclusion of migrants in Italy. Interested in current migration trends, particularly in irregular migration in the Mediterranean Sea.
Contemporary Content Writer - Lebanon
Earned a master’s degree in Migration Studies at Lebanese American University in Beirut. My research interests include migration, gender, transnationalism, and public policy. I've research experiences with governmental and research institutions.
Climate Researcher & Analyst - Switzerland
Sophie is a researcher on the nexus between climate change, human rights and displacement. She holds a Masters in Disaster Management and has worked with NGOs, UN Agencies and government in the fields of DRR and climate justice.
Climate Researcher & Writer - Mexico
Pursuing the Erasmus+ European Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations. Also, completed a Bachelor’s in Law and a Master’s in Human Rights and the Rights of Natives in Mexico. My interests include gender equality, decolonization, and LGBTI rights.
