Institutional Architecture
The Global Platform
A three-tier institutional architecture that separates founding vision, international coordination, and local integration into complementary yet independent organs.
How We Work
Three Tiers, One Mission
The WWCoF ecosystem operates through three specialised tiers, each with a distinct mandate but a shared commitment to dignified mobility and human capital development.
Shams Family Foundation
Founding Organization
Established in 2010 as a component fund of The Dallas Foundation, SFF is the founding organization behind the ecosystem. It sets the strategic direction and provides oversight for the Learn & Earn model, and is the founding organization of both WWCoF and FBAS.
World Wide Council of Foundations
International Coordination
Founded in 2023 to align SFF with partner foundations across the ecosystem, WWCoF designs and connects SFF's pathways across countries. In Germany, that includes German-language training for youth in Pakistan and coordinating apprenticeship placements with employer partners.
FBAS Germany
Germany Operations
Registered as a legal foundation in Frankfurt am Main (VR 17585) in 2026, FBAS manages each candidate's journey end-to-end once in Germany — from arrival through employment and integration — and serves as the point of contact for German employers and institutions.
fbas-deutschland.de →How the Tiers Connect
Vision & Direction
SFF sets the strategic direction for the Learn & Earn model as the founding organization behind the ecosystem.
Coordination & Preparation
WWCoF designs the pathways and prepares candidates — including language training — before they ever reach Germany.
Operations & Integration
FBAS takes over in Germany, managing each candidate's journey from arrival through employment and integration.
An Architecture Designed for Scale & Sustainability
The three-tier structure ensures that each function — vision, coordination, and integration — receives dedicated institutional attention while remaining connected through shared purpose.