Our Founder
Founder & CEO Ann Moideen has always been driven by a deep commitment to equity in education and a strong sense of empathy for underprivileged children. As a student, she witnessed their challenges and felt she could not support them in the way she wished, but her dream to make a difference never faded. Determined to create meaningful change, she founded Ann Foundation with limited resources and a small group of volunteers, beginning with online ESL classes to empower children and break barriers through education.
Over time, her passion and dedication grew the organization into a global network of 300–400 volunteers, reaching children across multiple countries. By bringing together volunteers who speak different languages, the Foundation can serve diverse communities, an effort that is both essential and challenging. What makes Ann Foundation truly unique is that it is a 100% volunteer-driven organization, with no paid employees, sustained by committed long-term volunteers and strong word-of-mouth support from partner NGOs. Her work also extends beyond education to support the visually challenged and differently abled through meaningful accessibility initiatives.
What has shaped her journey the most is the joy of giving. She believes that we are all philanthropists in our own way; it is about caring for humanity and finding ways, big or small, to uplift others. One of her proudest moments was creating income-generating opportunities for people affected by leprosy individuals once considered “untouchable” and excluded from society, helping restore their dignity and independence. She was also deeply moved when she designed individual desks and chairs for visually challenged children, giving them, for the first time, a sense of ownership and inclusion. The happiness on their faces remains one of her most cherished memories. In addition, donating wheelchairs to 500 physically challenged individuals brought immense fulfillment, reinforcing her belief that compassionate action can transform lives.
Through the Ann Foundation, she continues to empower underprivileged children, breaking barriers and creating opportunities for a brighter, more inclusive future.
