Mohammad Ali Shams

Mohammad Ali Shams, UPG Champion & UPG Sustainability Leader, is a Founder of a self-help group, and grew up in Bamian, Afghanistan. He completed his secondary education from 1999 to 2011, working part-time to support his family during his school years. Mohammad pursued a bachelor’s degree in Economics at Preston University in Islamabad, Pakistan, from October 2012 to September 2016. Throughout his four-year educational journey, he participated in several capacity-building workshops.

Mohammad is an ambitious individual dedicated to making a positive difference through his career, organization, and interactions with people. The UPG’s inspiring class has motivated him to contribute more to global betterment by connecting him with other influential changemakers and leaders worldwide.

His experience with the UPG Sustainability Leadership Training has been remarkable, particularly cherishing the time spent in collaborative efforts with his peers.