Ghazala Khan
Meet The Director
With 18+ years of experience in educational research and community application, Ghazala Khan has revolutionized the education sector as the dynamic Founder & CEO, Project Director of Lighting Tomorrow (LT). As an award-winning innovator, Ghazala has championed LT's rise to top performer status, earning international and local accolades for her ground-breaking approach to youth empowerment and education. Her expertise has been widely recognized, earning prestigious awards such as the Significance Award (Anglo American Platinum) and the Most Improved High Schools Award from the Department of Education. As a leading-edge thinker in education, Ghazala continues to refine and expand LT's impact, inspiring a new generation of changemakers.
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Her innovative approach to community transformation begins with a thorough situational analysis, identifying the unique needs and aspirations of each community. Local, unemployed graduates with varied qualifications are carefully selected and assembled into tailored teams. Each team's skills are carefully aligned with the specific requirements for each project, combining complementary skills and insights to ensure optimal impact.
Via cutting-edge, specialized training and mentorship programme, these dynamic teams are empowered to co-create, deliver, and sustain impactful solutions, driving meaningful change and realizing the Lighting Tomorrow vision.
Champions of change and driving forces behind Lighting Tomorrow's success, these teams, individuals, institutions - particularly our invaluable partners from Anglo American and Mapela Faith Groups and captains of industry have played a vital role in the transformation of schools and communities. Ghazala wishes to extend her sincerest and deepest appreciation to each of these contributors, recognizing the importance of their collective efforts and the profound impact they've made. From dedicated team members to visionary partners, every single one has been instrumental in bringing the Lighting Tomorrow vision to life.
