Building Bridges. Opening Minds. Empowering Communities.
July 2021
APF In the News
Congratulations to APF Board member Dr. Syra Madad and the rest of the cast of Netflix documentary Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak, which has been nominated for the 42nd Annual News & Documentary Emmy Award. Learn More

Dr. Saad Omer, APF President's Circle member and Director of the Yale Institute for Global Health, spoke on NPR's 1A program about the global spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19. Listen

APF President's Circle member Dr. Azra Raza writes about cancer "as an independent life form" in 3 Quarks Daily. Read the Article

Dr. Ali S. Khan, APF President's Circle member and Dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center's College of Public Health spoke with NPR about CDC's changes on mask guidance. Read the Article
Register for OPEN TriState & APF ConnectX Workshops on Business
There is still time to sign up for the OPEN Tri-State and APF ConnectX Workshops:


Whether you are a budding entrepreneur, a student, or an established leader in your field, these workshops offer pragmatic lessons for individuals interested in learning what it takes to run a business in today's world. These workshops are specifically focused on a female audience because we want to empower women interested in business. Additionally, we strongly encourage underrepresented individuals of all backgrounds to participate. 
APF Programming Update
We are excited to share an update on our programming since February 2021. We're grateful to everyone in our community who continues to support our work. Learn More About APF Programs
The APF Virtual Fellows Experience
Earlier this summer, we introduced you to the 2021 summer cohort of the APF Virtual Pakistan Fellows, who work with Pakistan-focused host organizations. The fellows are now more than halfway into their fellowships. We look forward to sharing their experiences with you in the fall at the conclusion of their fellowships. In the meantime, please take a moment to learn about our fellows:
Shmyle Ghumman
Sehat Kahani Fellow
“I chose an APF fellowship because fostering social and professional networks between the United States and Pakistan is extremely important to me. As a Pakistani American, I am proud to be involved in an organization like APF which helps our community take part in the diversity of American life while also leaving an impact in our ancestral home."
Shifra Khan
Invest2Innovate Fellow
“I chose an APF Fellowship to explore the intersection of technology and culture. I am incredibly excited and very grateful to get to work directly with people that have been integral to building out the technology startup and social impact sectors in Pakistan."
Together, we will empower communities and build bridges.
Help APF expand its reach & impact in the United States and Pakistan.