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Hinna Maqsood

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Known For: Social worker; Life skills trainer
Country: Pakistan

About

Hina Maqsood, a development practitioner, educator, editor, and training consultant, is currently working with the Islamabad-based Human and Institutional Development Centre (Saibaan). She is the Team Leader for Training and Development.  Her work largely focuses on developing and delivering trainings, project management, monitoring and evaluation, networking and communication, strategic planning, and event management.

Ms. Maqsood has been working in the development sector for over five years. She has conducted over 100 trainings nationally and internationally for NGOs, INGOs, academicians, bankers, government officials, and corporate professionals.  Last year, Ms. Maqsood worked as an independent consultant for the American Society for Muslim Advancement’s Awareness Campaign on Domestic Violence Bill in District Jhelum.

Ms. Maqsood was named the best participant and group leader in a renowned 14-day Signature Training in Pakistan. She has published works on “U.S. Policy towards Women Empowerment in Pakistan in Post 9/11 Scenario”; “Counseling Youth for Employability, Unleashing the Potential”; “IDPs and the Role of Civil Society Organizations”; and “Seasonal Trends in Developmental Jobs.”  In the last two years, Ms. Maqsood has arranged two retreats to Istanbul and China for more than 150 HRD professionals.

Ms. Maqsood holds an M.Phil. degree in American Studies and a Master’s degree in English Linguistics and Literature.

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