Our Team

Born and raised in Afghanistan, Naqib started Camp Afghanistan in his hometown of Ghazni in 2017 because he wanted to share his educational experience abroad with his peers at home. Forced to flee Afghanistan, Naqib went to Canada when he was 21.

Taking pride in identifying as a global citizen, Naqib has traveled globally to seek knowledge. He believes attending a summer camp in India, when he was 17, was a life changing experience for him and that inspiration has led to this initiative to give back to his community.

Naqib currently works with Amnesty International Australia and runs Camp Afghanistan as a volunteer commitment.

He has studied Global Political Studies at York University in Toronto. He has also attended Bard College’s Globalization and International Affairs program in New York.

Naqib believes access to quality education is a basic human right and we all have a responsibility to uphold and promote this right globally.

Walid is a founding member and the Co-Director of Camp Afghanistan; born and raised in Afghanistan, where many have minimal opportunity to education, Walid stands dedicated in promoting education and nurturing the next generation of leaders in Afghanistan. He has led diverse projects ranging from research to community, advocacy, and education, all aimed at community building and empowering Afghan youth.

Walid’s continuous and active engagement as a true liberal arts student has emphasized the importance of civic engagement in fostering social change. As the director of Camp Afghanistan, Walid has made a significant impact by presenting the Camp Afghanistan program on international platforms. His insights have been a highlight at notable conferences, including those hosted by Central European University, Bard College Annandale, European Humanities University, and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Walid has studied in diverse contexts—with background in History from Miami University (Research centered on History of interventions in the Middle East and Central Asia), and International and Comparative Politics at the American University of Central Asia in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Professionally, Walid has previously served as a Civic Engagement Officer with Open Society University Network and graduate assistant at Miami University, is currently supporting non-profit organizations in Canada.

Omer has been a founding member of Camp Afghanistan and truly enjoys working with youth.

In addition to his work at Camp Afghanistan, Omer has experience mentoring newcomer Afghans in Canada.

Omer is a graduate of Politial Science and Canadian Studies from the University of Toronto (UofT) and currently studies his Masters of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the UofT.

He has been involved in the community in Afghanistan and Canada for years including on the board Children Without Borders and the Afghan Students Association at the University of Toronto.

Outside of work and school, Omer plays soccer and every once in a while you’ll find him in a new country exploring the globe.

Elyas joined Camp Afghanistan in 2018 as a member and Program Director. In 2019, he participated in the Global Leadership Forum (GLF) in New Mexico, USA. This summer leadership program enabled him to build deep and lasting connections, transforming the short course into a life-changing experience for him.

He studied Liberal Arts at Seneca College in Toronto, where he also collaborated with various non-profits to assist newcomers and refugees in their resettlement journeys in Canada. Currently, Elyas is pursuing his undergraduate degree at the University of Western Ontario, focusing on Global Development Studies and Governance, Leadership, and Ethics.

Working with YMCA Southwest Ontario, Elyas is an advocate of education and refugee empowerment, believing that access to learning is a fundamental right that unlocks potential, contributes to the well-being of local and global communities, and paves the way for meaningful change.

Karima joined Camp Afghanistan in 2020 as a mentor and our Social Media Coordinator. Karima is an educator, a peace advocate, and a life-long learner. She studied English literature at Kabul University and has recently moved to California, USA where she hopes to continue her higher education.

In Afghanistan, Karima has been involved as a volunteer at the Lincoln Learning Center of Kabul University and served as the Afghan Youth Ambassador for Peace. Inspired by Camp Afghanistan’s online education, Karima started teaching online at the Kardan International School of Kabul after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.