Objectives
Introduction
- To perform socially meaningful theatre and thus contribute to the struggle for a secular, democratic, just and egalitarian Pakistan.
- To promote quality theatre in Pakistan, blending traditional form with modern techniques and contemporary awareness and provide entertainment which has a social purpose.
- To promote the cause of peace and enlightenment in society through innovative and enriching for the masses.
Organization
Ajoka is a non-profit voluntary, democratic organization. Its members come from varied class and social backgrounds. It is committed to gender equality and equal rights for all irrespective of class, gender, ethnic or religious affinities. It actively supports peace and friendship in the world, especially in South Aisa.
Finances
Ajoka is financially independent and does not accept funds with any conditions or strings attached. It works with like-minded international and national organizations for shared objectives where costs are shared. It also has long-term collaborative relations with arts councils within the country.
Outreach
Ajoka attaches great important to developing close relations with civil society, human rights groups and community organizations. It has collaborated with women’s rights, environmental, workers,children and human rights organizations on issue of common interest. Ajoka has regular contacts with theatre groups in India and has worked several innovative projects. It has organized Indo-Pak theatre festivals and extensively toured with plays promoting peace and goodwill. It has also maintained relations with International theatre organizations.
Executive Committee
Zara Salman
Chairperson
Civil rights activist, Teacher, Board member Wasil Trust
Shahid Nadeem
Executive Director
Eminent playwright,director and human rights activist. Formally Amnesty International, Communication Officer, DMD Pakistan Television, Presently Professor of Film at Institute of Art & Culture Lahore.
Sohail Warraich
General Secretary
Veteran of Ajoka, human rights campaigner at Shirkatgah, Member of National Commission on the Status of Women, Ex-Researcher Amnesty International
Nirvaan Nadeem
Member Executive Committee
Director Ajoka Institute, Trainer, Actor, Theatre Deputy Director, Masters in Film & Television.
Nayab Faiza
Member Executive Committee
MPhil in Sociology & MA in Development Studies, actress, Ex-President Govt. College Lahore Dramatic Club.
Ajoka Core Members