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OUR STORY

Building a Society, Honouring a Legacy: The Inspiring Story of the Vakkom Moulavi Foundation Trust

It was a hot summer day in 1982, when a small group of intellectuals and social activists gathered in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Their mission? To galvanise change across Kerala and resurrect the legacy of a forgotten…
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OUR VISION

A society where ignorance is replaced by knowledge, injustice by fairness, and despair by opportunity.

OUR MISSION

Fostering inclusive governance, future-ready education and equitable use of science and technology, we unlock insights and solutions for a just and sustainable society.

OUR FOUNDER

Shri. K. M. Bashir

A distinguished statistician by profession , Shri K.M. Bashir belonged to the Indian Statistical Service and occupied responsible positions in the Government of India and later in the Bureau of Statistics, International Labour Organization (Geneva).
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OUR FOUNDING PRESIDENT
Dr. N. A. Karim
Dr. N. A. Karim was President of the VMFT from 1982 to the time of his death in 2016. A noted educationist, speaker, writer and critic, human rights activist who was also the Pro-Vice Chancellor of Kerala University for 8 years, Dr. N.A Karim made an outstanding contribution to the development of VMFT.
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OUR FOUNDING PRESIDENT

Dr. N. A. Karim

Dr. N. A. Karim was President of the VMFT from 1982 to the time of his death in 2016. A noted educationist, speaker, writer and critic, human rights activist who was also the Pro-Vice Chancellor of Kerala University for 8 years, Dr. N.A Karim made an outstanding contribution to the development of VMFT.
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OUR PEOPLE

Commitment That Inspires

Behind every milestone in our journey are the individuals who gave their time, talents, and unwavering commitment to our cause.  Our People—from visionary leaders to dedicated team members—blended spirited voluntarism with deep professional expertise. Their generosity, humility, and skill built the foundation we stand on today and continue to inspire all we do.

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Our Board

Er. A. Suhair
Chairperson
Dr. Sajitha Bashir
Executive Vice-Chairperson
Prof. Jameela Begum
President
Dr. Gita Gopal
Trustee
Mr. Arvind Khare
Trustee
Mr. Asif Bahauddin
Trustee
Dr. Sultana Bashir
Trustee
Dr. Zahir Bashir
Trustee
Er. A. Suhair
Chairperson
Dr. Sajitha Bashir
Executive Vice-Chairperson
Prof. Jameela Begum
Trustee
Dr. Gita Gopal
Trustee
Mr. Arvind Khare
Trustee
Mr. Asif Bahauddin
Trustee
Dr. Sultana Bashir
Trustee
Dr. Zahir Bashir
Trustee
LATEST REPORT

Annual Report 2023 – 24

The Vakkom Moulavi Foundation Trust (VMFT) is dedicated to promoting the
all-round progress of the people– social, economic, intellectual, and cultural. Explore the impact of our work in our recently published Annual Report.
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GET INVOLVED

Interested in making an impact?

VMFT invites you to be a part of meaningful initiatives including field projects, seminars, training programs, workshops, research studies and communication activities. Whether you join us as an employee, volunteer or intern, for long-term programs or short-duration activities, you get plenty of opportunities to work with renowned professionals with global and local experience in diverse fields.
If you’re passionate about making a difference and your ideals align with VMFT’s mission, we’d love to hear from you.