Who We Are

A Message from
Our Founder

Zalmai Nishat, the founder of Mosaic, along with some of Mosaic’s dedicated team, lived through Afghanistan’s conflicts in the 1980s, 1990s, and beyond.

“These experiences revealed how fragile institutions can fail citizens, leaving them vulnerable to violence and oppression. Since the Taliban reasserted control in August 2021, millions—especially women and girls—have felt a profound sense of powerlessness. The issues facing the region are similar and responses are too.

We believe the way forward lies in building strong foundations that unite diverse communities under a vision of equality for all—regardless of gender, ethnicity, language, or sect. By reimagining and improving state institutions and focusing on the delivery of services, we can promote a future where human rights and popular sovereignty are upheld. Mosaic calls for systems that truly represent every individual, ensuring that the mistakes of the past need never repeat themselves.”

Our Philanthropic Mission

Together in Diversity, Stronger in Unity, Boundless in Peace

Welcome to Mosaic Global Foundation. In August 2022, it was originally formed as a non-profit and later established as a charity in the United Kingdom following the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan in August 2021. We are focussed on building partnerships which promote peace and cooperation in Central Asia to help a legacy for future generations.

The Genesis of a Collective Mission

The Mosaic Global Foundation was established with a singular vision: to create a platform where community empowerment and charitable growth could thrive through transparency and dedication. What began as a local initiative has evolved into an global mission, defined by the artisanal touch we bring to every project. We believe in the power of small, deliberate actions to foster monumental shifts in society

Mosaic envisions a state unbound by any one religion, ethnicity, or language, promoting an education system that celebrates diversity, upholds human rights, amplifies civil society, and fosters equality, diversity, and pluralism. Our name, Mosaic, reflects this spirit of unity through diversity.

Guided by Purpose, Driven by Community

Our leadership team brings decades of experience in charitable growth and community empowerment, ensuring every initiative creates lasting global impact.

Zalmai Nishat

Founder & Chairperson

Serpil Yilmaz

Executive Director

Trustees

David Game

Head of Global Initiatives

David Cecil

Director of Operations

Introduction

“Mosaic Global Foundation is rooted in action: we deliver education, empower communities, and advocate for inclusive systems built on diversity, human rights, and shared prosperity.”

“Opening Minds, Changing Lives”

Since its emergence as a modern nation in the 1880s, Afghanistan has embraced several progressive ideas—most notably within the 1923 constitution, which championed equal rights for men and women. Despite these milestones, the country’s identity became tied to a single religion, ethnicity, and language, overshadowing Afghanistan’s rich cultural mosaic. Over time, this narrow focus on national identity—combined with crushing geopolitical pressures—contributed to repeated crises and ultimately paved the way for the Taliban’s harsh rule in August 2021.

Mosaic's Strategy

Mosaic proposes a transformative approach: envisioning a state unbound by any one religion, ethnicity, or language. We advocate an education system rooted in consensus-building, human rights, diversity, and pluralism. Our name, “Mosaic,” embodies this spirit of unity through diversity.

Initially founded as “Mosaic Afghanistan,” our mission soon expanded to address similar challenges across the region. We believe in a future where people from all backgrounds can live in harmony and equality. Drawing on the Persianate world and Eastern Islamic communities’ long standing traditions of pluralism and justice—heritages that once supported peaceful coexistence among diverse groups—Mosaic strives to revive these shared values. By doing so, we hope to promote lasting peace and collective prosperity for Afghanistan.

Vision of Mosaic

Mosaic Global Foundation envisions a world where humanity thrives in diversity, equality, and shared prosperity—guided by timeless values and our common heritage. Inspired by the rich traditions of pluralism and justice from the Persianate world and Eastern Islamic communities, we dream of a future in which sustainable peace illuminates a path to opportunity, and every voice and culture flourishes in harmony.

Mission of Mosaic

At Mosaic Global Foundation, we believe in the transformative power of communities to define their own stories and futures. Our mission is to spark enduring change by providing individuals and communities with education, resources, and a platform for intercultural dialogue. Rooted in diversity, inclusion, and innovation, we strive for sustainable growth, working to cultivate peace and foster prosperity through the resilience of empowered communities.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about Mosaic Global Foundation. We invite you to stand with us in creating a more inclusive, equitable, and peaceful world—where unity is celebrated through our many differences. Tied by a shared goal of peace, tolerance, and freedom.

Our Story

Our Message

Our message is simple but powerful: true equality between men and women, and harmony among all ethnic, religious, and cultural communities. Mosaic supports the right of every community to shape its own destiny, democratic systems guided by the people, and a steadfast commitment to peace as the path toward a brighter future.

At Mosaic Global Foundation, our guiding principle is:

Unity through Diversity. We need to keep hope alive for the people of Afghanistan through service, education and advocacy. Working with friends in Central Asia and across the globe.

A Message from Our Founder