Mohammad has always had a natural sense of leadership, but the NextGen Philanthropy Leadership Program has helped him refine it and expand its reach across borders. One of the biggest shifts we’ve seen is in how he now approaches problems, not just with critical thinking, but by actively building international networks to collaborate and create shared solutions.

He’s learned how powerful it is to bring diverse perspectives into the room and get people aligned around a common global goal. What I appreciate most is the mindset he’s developed which is one that centers an international community of care. He’s not only thinking about the local impact of his actions, but also about how to connect, inspire, and create momentum as part of a united global team.

Through this process, his communication skills have deepened. He’s become more intentional, thoughtful, and persuasive in how he engages with others and rallies them behind a shared purpose. While Mohammad has always held leadership roles, NextGen gave him the tools and confidence to lead in a way that’s inclusive, collaborative, and globally relevant.

He’s come to understand that leadership isn’t about standing in front, rather, it’s about mobilizing and empowering others and bringing people together across differing cultures, capacities and view points. That insight has carried into both his school and community life, where he’s now making plans that are uniquely proactive and internationally connected.

NextGen didn’t just teach him about social awareness, it showed him something far more profound and that is that real change is possible when you bring the world together – a lesson that will stay with him for life.

– Dr Mohammad Adil Khan,
Father of Mohammad (NextGen Class of Richard Buttrey, 2025)