T. Arif Ali
Chairman, Governing Council – Vision 2026
Ex Vice President, Member, Society for Bright Future
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Mr. T. Arif Ali is a highly respected scholar, visionary leader, and social activist with over four decades of impactful service in the fields of community development, education, and institution-building. His unwavering dedication to social transformation has placed him at the forefront of numerous national initiatives that aim to uplift marginalized communities across India.
He has held leadership roles in several prestigious academic and social institutions, including:
- Chairman, Board of Management – Al Jamia Al Islamiya University, Kerala
- Chairman, Executive Council – Majlisu Ta’aleemil Islami, Kerala
- Former Member, Kerala State Haj Committee & Kerala Waqf Board
Mr. Arif Ali has also made a significant mark in the development and financial empowerment sector. He currently serves as:
- Vice Chairman, Human Welfare Foundation (HWF)
- President, Human Welfare Trust (HWT)
- President, Sahulat Microfinance Society
- Director, Alternative Investments and Credits Limited (AICL), Kerala
- Ex Vice President, Member, Society for Bright Future
As the Chairman of the Governing Council of Vision 2026, Mr. Arif Ali provides strategic guidance and leadership to one of India’s largest grassroots development movements. Under his direction, Vision 2026 continues to focus on education, healthcare, livelihood, and disaster relief efforts nationwide.
A seasoned orator and author, Mr. Arif Ali’s book, “Nilapaadulla Prastanam” (Movement with a Stand), is a testament to his ideological clarity and commitment to purposeful activism. He has participated in several international conferences and represented India in countries such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, Bahrain, and Oman.
Fluent in Malayalam, English, Urdu, and Arabic, Mr. T. Arif Ali is known for his wisdom, humility, and deep commitment to inclusive, sustainable development and nation-building.