WWCoF/SFF Strategic Planning Meeting & FBAS General Assembly, Frankfurt
WWCoF · SFF · FBAS General Meeting & International Partnership Summit — Frankfurt, Germany · August 2026
Delegates from: Germany, United States, Pakistan, North Macedonia
Who Was There
Key Speakers
- Kam Shams — Founder, Shams Family Foundation (SFF)
- Reena Ali (virtually) — SFF Update: German Mentorship Program in Pakistan
- Amna Kousar (virtually) — Pakistan National Coordinator
- Imran Khan — Co-Founder, WWCoF · Founder, Aasha Foundation
- Martin Bartels — FBAS Executive Board Member
Additional Attendees
Fadi Adva, Ali Zeynal, Tazmeen Kanji, Suraiya Ali, Zohael Mohammadi, Mawleida Agdadova, Surmaniso Nazarmamadova, Ali Dhamani, Seftor Shirzei, Sanober Abdul Aziz, Shehzaeli Akhtar, Nabeela Jabbar, Tahmira Begum, Aziz Huda, Sulaiman Hemani
How the Summit Was Structured
Day 1 — Fri, Aug 28 — Arrival & Settle-In International delegates arrived in Frankfurt from Germany, the United States, Pakistan, and North Macedonia, followed by an evening meet & greet.
Day 2 — Sat, Aug 29 — Strategic Updates & AGM Opening session; Pakistan delegation presentation; SFF updates from Reena Ali and Kam Shams; cross-border roundtable; WWCoF global update; FBAS Annual General Meeting.
Day 3 — Sun, Aug 30 — Partnership Workshops Frankfurt city tour, breakout sessions on the challenge of employer access from outside Germany, identification of new pathways for workforce mobility, and a summary and action-planning session.
What Was on the Table
1. Update on German Language Training (Amna Kousar) Number of cohorts, student levels, and accomplishments. 2. Mentorship Program (Reena Ali) Implementation, candidate collaboration, and rollout to all students. 3. Student Challenges & Possible Solutions (Amna Kousar & Reena Ali) Challenges students face applying for Ausbildung, alternative options, and additional support and mentoring from Germany. 4. Joint Priorities for 2026–2027 Foundation collaboration and identification of new pathways. 5. Three New Pathways — Why Reach Germany earlier; build local experience and references; understand German culture and workplace expectations; expand professional networks; create opportunities to transition into long-term career pathways like Ausbildung. 6. Master Mentorship from Our German Foundation Building a new advisory board of immigrant Master Mentors to support candidates directly in their home country.