Board of the Seeds of Grace Nederland
Shazia Zulfquar-Khalid
Founder/Chairperson
Shazia Zulfquar-Khalid is a wife and mother, and a member of the Kruiskerk (Church of the Cross) in Arnhem. She is an English teacher with 13 years of teaching experience in Pakistan and 9 years in the Netherlands. Shazia is active in social work, particularly for women and children. Her dream is to educate impoverished Christian children in Pakistan. She believes that education is the only solution to the problems faced by Pakistani Christians.
Ard Tamminga
Secretary of Finance
Ard Tamminga, along with his wife and three children, is a member of NGK De Kandelaar in Amersfoort. He teaches biology at a secondary school. As of May 1, 2023, he will be a co-director of the Shazia Ijaz Foundation. Ard focuses primarily on communication with supporters and financial management. He is motivated to work for the foundation because it allows him to contribute to the fight against poverty and discrimination against minorities in Pakistan.
Ijaz Zulfquar
Director SGN
Ijaz Zulfquar is a teacher, radio programmer, writer, speaker, and high school presenter. Since 1988, he has been active in politics and community service, working for democracy, human rights, and interfaith harmony.
Ijaz is an EU-level lobbyist, has worked with many national and local NGOs, and led several movements in Pakistan and Europe for the rights of religious minorities.
Ijaz is married to Shazia Zulfquar-Khalid. The Christian couple has four children.
Aroosh Zulfquar
SGN Advisor and volunteer
Aroosh Zulfquar (daughter of Shazia and Ijaz) is an international law student at The Hague University of Applied Sciences and a member of Kruiskerk, Arnhem. She is highly talented and passionate about playing her valuable role as an active SGN team member. She is inspired to continue her parents’ passion for raising Christian children in Pakistan.