Meet the team
Chairperson
Hafizola Khorram
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Vice Chair
Zakir Mukhtar
Newly Elected Vice Chair, Hazara Council of Great Britain (HCGB)
Mokhtar Ali, known as Zakir Mokhtar, has been residing in the United Kingdom since 2001. He is a graduate in Political Science and Sociology and a committed social and political activist who strongly believes in humanity, equality, and gender equality. He maintains that no individual should face discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, or colour, and he identifies politically as liberal and left-leaning.
He has actively participated in and organised numerous public protests, seminars, and conferences. As an advocate for human rights, Zakir Mokhtar has played a vital role in campaigns against the Hazara genocide and ongoing persecution, consistently working to raise awareness and promote justice at community, national, and international.
Cultural Event Manager
Hawa Hafizian
In 2024, Hawa Hafizian moved to the UK and embraced the challenges of a new environment as opportunities for growth. She is currently studying Functional Skills at Dudley College, demonstrating her commitment to academic and professional development within the British system. With valuable experience organizing book reading competitions, poetry recitals, scholarship programs, and academic seminars, she has played an active role in various social and cultural organizations, which led to her appointment as the Cultural and Social Affairs Manager for the Hazara Council in the UK. She believes that innovative ideas empower youth, preserve cultural heritage, and strengthen community bonds, and she sees the Council as a platform to create growth opportunities for the next generation.
Community Relations Officer
Sadiq Saberi
Sadiq Saberi is a community activist and Head of the Hazara Community of Bedford in the United Kingdom. Born in 1984 in Parwan Province, Afghanistan, and resident in the United Kingdom since 2001. Actively involved in social, cultural, and civic work within the Hazara community. Founder and active member of the Hazara National Congress. Elected in February 2026 as a member of the Public Relations Committee of the Hazara Council of the United Kingdom, working to strengthen cooperation and unity among Hazara communities across the UK.
Treasurer
Mostafa Akbari
Mostafa Akbari has been selected for the role of Treasurer at Hazara Council of Great Britain. He holds a Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance from Teesside University in the United Kingdom, as well as a Master of Commerce from South Gujarat University in India. With practical experience in financial record-keeping, reconciliations, and community volunteering, Mostafa believes in strong focus on transparency, accuracy, and accountability. He is committed to strengthening financial systems, supporting sustainable income growth, and ensuring responsible stewardship of the Council’s resources.