Tanzila Khan

Motivational Speaker, Writer, Painter, Social Charity Campaigner

Pakistani Sialkot, Pakistan

Quick Info

ProfessionMotivational Speaker, Writer, Painter, Social Charity Campaigner
NationalityPakistani
Date of Birth14/10/1990
Age35 years
BirthplaceSialkot, Pakistan

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Bio/Wiki

Pakistani entrepreneur, disability rights activist, author and travel blogger who advocates for disability rights through lobbying, writing and engaging media
Born with a deformity in her legs that made her a wheelchair user since birth
Focuses on raising awareness of and access to diversity and inclusion in all sectors, reproductive health and education especially for those with disabilities

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

BSC International Development from University of London

Personal Life

HobbiesPainting, Writing & Reading, Travel

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherName
MotherFarhat Raza Khan
SiblingsMohammad Raza Khan

Career

Some Notable Achievements
  • Wrote her first book 'A Story of Mexico' at the age of 16
  • Founder of drama-production company Creative Alley Productions
  • Organized various workshops and plays promoting social causes
  • Started educational project Tanzila ka Rehan School
  • Represented Pakistan at the Social Impact Summit in Los Angeles
  • Founder of Girlythings PK, a startup delivering sanitary napkins to women in Pakistan to address menstrual taboos
  • Produced short film FruitChaat addressing challenges faced by women with disabilities in Pakistan, which won Zee5 Award
  • Founder of Iwish Ventures
  • Published two novels with proceeds used to fund projects to empower women, disability destigmatisation and education
  • Founder of Creative Alley, a company that trains and empowers the community through collective projects and interactive events
  • Travel blogger raising awareness on disability traveling through blogging and social media channels
  • Received funding from AmplifyChange to establish a Training Institute in Lahore on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and disabilities

Favourites

Favorite Foods
  • Milkshake
  • Coffee
  • Rabri
  • Butter Chicken
  • Kebab

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. She was born with a disability that impacts her ability to walk.
2. She is a well-known figure in Pakistan and a mentor to numerous girls.
3. She directed her debut play 'The Adam’s Family Rendezvous'.
4. She has arranged workshops to raise awareness among young people on a worldwide scale.
5. She achieved a top-five position at the Social Impact Summit in Los Angeles.
6. She is a travel blogger raising awareness on accessible travel for people with disabilities.
7. She has given talks around the world on disability rights and accessibility.
8. She runs two organizations to de-stigmatize disability.
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