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PEF in the USA has been raising funds for deserving students of Pakistan for 10 years. Last year, PEF raised funding for approximately 1150 professional scholarships. The donations in the US are tax exempted, and we are approved as a 501 (c) nonprofit organization by the US Internal Revenue Service.

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Mr. Asad Jamal, Chairman of Good Planet Foundation and ePlanet Capital, is among the most successful investors in Silicon Valley and is widely recognized for his philanthropic contributions.

In FY 2024–25, he became the largest donor of PEF, providing funds that enabled PEF to award more than 530 scholarships. This support has empowered hundreds of deserving students to pursue professional careers and build better futures for their families.

In recognition of his continued commitment, PEF is proud to name this remarkable initiative the “PEF–Asad Jamal Scholarship Program.”

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Fahad Ansari

President PEF-US
Entrepreneur/Technology Sales Leader

Fahad is passionate about helping his fellow Pakistanis and is involved with multiple nonprofit organizations supporting low-income families in Pakistan. “I believe that education is the surest way for poverty alleviation and found PEF’s mission fully aligned with my thinking”. It gives me profound satisfaction when I hear about the life changing stories of PEF’s alumni.”
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Maryam Haq Rahman

Founder, PEF – Silicon Valley Chapter
Independent Non-profit Consultant
Events and Development Director

Maryam has spent 15+ years supporting, growing, and founding education-focused nonprofits. She served 10 years on the board of Development in Literacy (DIL) San Francisco, expanding access to quality education for children, and 3 years on the board of the Asian University for Women (AUW) Japan, advancing higher education for women across Asia. She founded the Silicon Valley Chapter of the Professional Education Foundation (PEF), enabling underprivileged students to pursue higher-education. Her lifelong commitment reflects the belief that education is the most powerful driver of opportunity, empowerment, and national transformation, shaped by global citizenship and her enduring connection to Pakistan.
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PEF-USA Contact:

Fahad Ansari
President
PEF-US
info@pef-us.org
Tel: 1-832-819-1042