Aleena Khan

As Development and Outreach Manager at Girls Not Brides, Aleena is instrumental in building strategic partnerships, mobilising resources and supporting with outreach events, playing an integral role in leading the organisation’s efforts to influence fundraising for the movement to end child marriage.

Aleena brings over 10 years of experience in the international development sector, and has a strong background in designing, raising funds for, and managing programmes in various contexts across East and North Africa, and South Asia. With expertise in thematic areas such as youth empowerment, sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender transformative programming, and health systems strengthening, Aleena brings a comprehensive understanding of these critical issues. Believing in the power of partnerships and collaboration, Aleena leverages these approaches to ensure impactful social change. Her commitment to making a difference in the lives of individuals, especially the youth, is evident through her efforts to address their needs and promote their rights.

Prior to joining Girls Not Brides, Aleena has worked at the global level with Plan International UK, Amref Health Africa UK and Global One. She has also worked at the national level with Civil Society Human and Institutional Development Programme (CHIP) in Pakistan.

Aleena holds a BA in International Studies and an MSc in Development Studies. She speaks English, Urdu and Punjabi, and is committed to learning Arabic and Swahili.