Abdullah Farrukh
Director Public Speaking
Background
Abdullah Farrukh is an entrepreneur driven by resilience and a vision to uplift others through opportunity. From a young age, he knew his path lay in business — a journey marked by launching over a dozen ventures, weathering failures, and celebrating hard-won successes. These experiences taught him that true empowerment isn’t about temporary aid but equipping people with skills that last a lifetime. “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach him to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime” — this philosophy became his compass.
Why I Joined
“Growing up, my education felt like a series of missed chances. My school and college offered little more than the basics — no spark, no inspiration. But one opportunity changed everything: the ‘Access to English Language Program’ by the Care Foundation. Through that program, I discovered public speaking, theater, and Model UNs. Suddenly, I wasn’t just memorizing textbooks — I was learning to think, lead, and believe in my own voice. That program, and the mentors I got in my life rewrote my future. Today, I’m who I am because someone invested in my potential.
When I joined Project Salam, it wasn’t just about paying that debt forward. It was about scaling that same transformative power. Here, we don’t stop at public speaking. We blend IT, chess, and social-emotional learning to unlock every child’s hidden strengths.
I’ve seen firsthand how a single skill can break cycles of limitation. Salam’s holistic approach means these kids aren’t just surviving — they’re learning to thrive, innovate, and dream bigger than their circumstances. That’s the ripple effect I want to create: not just one success story, but generations of them.”
Role in the Organization
When Daadras began, Abdullah advocated to bridge the gaps through education and small-business initiatives. He believed skills, not handouts, are the foundation of lasting change. Whether teaching public speaking, guiding new entrepreneurs, or creating learning programs, his focus has always been on helping people build their own futures.