Mohammad Halim Fidai

From refugee to leader – transforming challenges into opportunities and ideas into results

• Torden LLC, Kaiserslautern, Germany

  Linguistic Support Specialist (Nov 2023 - Sep 2024)

  Provided translation and cultural services for Afghan refugees, supported their transition to the U.S., and managed various refugee support activities in Germany.

• Governor, Wardak, Loger, Khost & Paktia Provinces, Afghanistan

  Chief Executive (2008 - 2021)

  Led provincial government, managed development projects, coordinated with international agencies, and ensured effective governance.

• Founder & President, Makhtag Consultancy Services, Afghanistan

  Consultancy (2012 - 2013)

  Provided consultancy in good governance, human rights, leadership, translation, and capacity building.

• Founder & Board Member, Afghanistan Governors' Association (AGA)

  Volunteer (2012 - 2021)

  Established the first ever AGA to promote good governance and local reform.

• Founder & Board Member, Fikr aw Amal Jirga, Afghanistan

  Volunteer (2012 - 2021)

  Promoted political cohesion and peacebuilding across Afghanistan.

• President, South Asia Free Media Association (SAFMA), Afghanistan Branch

  President (2007 - 2008)

  Championed freedom of expression and media networking in Afghanistan & South Asia.

• Media and Communications Capacity Building Program Coordinator, Counterpart International, Afghanistan

  Coordinator (2005 - 2007)

  Developed communication strategies and training programs for civil society organizations.

• Public Relations & Communication Manager, Creative Associates International, Inc., Afghanistan

  Manager (2003 - 2005)

  Enhanced Afghan education quality through media, networking and public relations support.

• Public Relations & Media Manager, CARE International, Pakistan/Afghanistan

  Manager (1997 - 2003)

  Advocated for girls' education, human rights and rural development and managed public relations & advocacy.

• President and Senior Teacher, American English Language Center, Pakistan

  President & Teacher (1991 - 1997, Part-time)

  Managed language and computer training programs.

• Khateem ul Nabiyen University, Afghanistan

  MA in International Relations (2018)

• Indian School of Business Management and Administration (ISBM), India MBA (2013)