Who We Are
The Rupani Foundation is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2007. Recognizing the challenges faced by economically disadvantaged populations and their children in the Greater Houston area, the Rupani Foundation USA launched its school readiness and parenting programs in Harris County in 2017.
Through the years, we have expanded our outreach into Fort Bend County and provided complementary wraparound services to children and parents in collaboration with local service providers. Our holistic child-nurturing approach includes services focused on prenatal health, mental health, and nutrition.
Our History
The Rupani Foundation is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2007. Building on the experience of its affiliated sister agencies in Pakistan and Afghanistan in improving access to quality preschool education and recognizing the challenges faced by economically disadvantaged populations and their children in the Greater Houston area the Rupani Foundation USA launched its school readiness and parenting programs in Harris County in 2017 .
Mission-Focused
Through the years, we have expanded our outreach into Fort Bend County and provided complementary wraparound services to children and parents in collaboration with local service providers. Our holistic child-nurturing approach includes services focused on prenatal health, mental health, and nutrition.
Vision
A sustainable society for future generations where every person, regardless of their background, can lead a dignified, healthy, and prosperous life.
Mission
To empower individuals and communities to achieve their full potential by advancing holistic human development.
Values
Rupani Foundation believes that investing in children ensures a healthy future. Using (ECD) as a tool for socio-economic change in underprivileged communities.
Empowering Families Through a Whole Child Whole Family Approach
Our child-nurturing approach includes services focused on prenatal health, mental health, and nutrition. Guided by our whole-family principle, we support young parents in reaching their full economic potential through training and mentoring in financial literacy, workforce development, job readiness, entrepreneurship, and small business development, ultimately creating pathways to self-employment and sustainable careers.
Our Programs
Early Learning Quality Network (ELQN)
The Early Learning Quality Network (ELQN) is a $16.4M initiative funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars to improve early learning and care in Harris County. Launched in 2023, with funding through 2026…
Early Childhood Impact Fund (ECIF)
This program was launched in 2022 with the financial support of the Harris County in partnership with the Hackett Center for Mental Health and the Children’s Museum Houston. This three-year initiative aims to improve relational health between caregivers and young children…
Ethnic Community Self-Help Program (ECSH)
Rupani Foundation USA proudly leads a comprehensive and culturally responsive initiative in Houston, supporting refugee families through a multi-dimensional model focused on education, health, mental well-being, and community empowerment…
Mental Health Support Program
Mental health is the foundation for families to grow, connect, and nurture one another in a positive, supportive environment. When caregivers and children feel emotionally safe and understood, they are better equipped to build strong.
Economic Empowerment
Our Economic Empowerment (EE) Program supports the economic integration and self-sufficiency of underserved populations in the Greater Houston Area, including individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and New Americans, through a holistic approach.
Our Board
Nasruddin Rupani
CHAIRMAN
Mahtab Moradi
Secretary
Vacant
treasurer
Annie Farino
Borad member
Mona Rupani
Board Member
Natashah Somani
Borad Member
Our Team
Azizullah Baig
Chief Executive Officer
Neelofar Ali
Programs Director
Dominic Farino
Director of Operations
