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Zebunisa Jilani | |
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Chair and President | |
Known for | social entrepreneur |
Years active | 2009 - |
Born | 1952 Saidu Sharif, Swat |
Nationality | American |
Residence | New Jersey, US |
Offices | New Jersey and Swat, Pakistan |
Spouse(s) | Arshad Jilani |
Occupation | Social entrepreneur businessperson |
Zebunisa Jilani (Urdu: زيب انيسا جيلاني), also known as Zebu Jilani, is a Pakistani American social entrepreneur, nutritionist and the founder, Chair and President of the foundation the Swat Relief Initiative (SRI).[1][2] She is a social philanthropist and change maker who works as a volunteer for her organization, which improves [3] the lives of women and children. Based in the United States, Jilani is committed to working for underprivileged women and children in Swat.[4] Swat Relief Initiative also seeks to empower and develop communities through social mobilization and awareness programs to help them achieve a better quality of life.[5]