Aliausa

About Us

ALIA is a non-profit and secular organization.

The mission of ALIA is to teach K-12 Arabic, Urdu, Hindi and other less commonly taught languages in a structured and professional environment. We aim to provide high-quality language lessons and to create a joyful learning experience led by our professional teachers who bring out the best in every student through a personalized approach. Our vision is a world that embraces and respects diversity, values lifelong learning, and empowers individuals to take action to shape their future.

ALIA is an initiative of dedicated community members who want to see the next generation experience the richness of these heritage languages.

Meet Our Team

Nahed Sharif Abu Alezz

Arabic Teacher

Sonia Amjad

Urdu Teacher

Tahira Rabbani

Urdu Curriculum Specialist / Lead Urdu Teacher

Sameena Qadri

Director of Communications

Shermeen Imam

Content Designer

Sarah Ansari

Urdu Teacher

Sabiha Ather

Urdu Teacher

Shagufta Khan

Principal Instructional Designer Manager Learning and Development

Qudsia Hussan

Elementary Urdu Curriculum Specialist and Urdu Teacher

Zahida Shaikh

Head Of Urdu Department, Texas

Dr Richa Yadav

Hindi Teacher

Board Members

Amber Malik Sheikh

Inaya Sheikh

Hajira Kowser

Farha Yousuf

Zahida Shaikh

Farouk Sheikh

About the Course

Our volunteers include teachers, scientists, engineers, doctors, nurses, photographers, Montessori and special-needs trained individuals, entrepreneurs, PhDs, professors and more.

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
- Mahatma Gandhi