WEEDS
Who we are

Strengthening the ecosystems within us and around us.

We work with children, young people, and families - through learning experiences, wellbeing programmes, creative platforms, and counselling. This is how we got here, and what we believe.

A WEEDS retreat group at Attabad Lake, Hunza
The WEEDS philosophy

Weeds are resilient plants that thrive in unexpected places.

Often overlooked, they grow with remarkable strength when given the opportunity. We believe people are no different.

Every child and young person carries the potential to thrive. What shapes that growth is the ecosystem around them.

At WEEDS, we design meaningful experiences that strengthen both the world within us and the world around us.

Our ecosystem framework

Building healthier inner ecosystems. Building stronger outer ecosystems.

Every WEEDS experience is designed to strengthen both - which is also how our work maps onto the Global Goals.

  • SDGs
  • 3SDG 3 - Good Health & Well-beingEnsure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
  • 4SDG 4 - Quality EducationEnsure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
  • 11SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities & CommunitiesMake cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
  • 13SDG 13 - Climate ActionTake urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
  • 17SDG 17 - Partnerships for the GoalsStrengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.
Inner Ecosystem
The world within us.
  • Mental Wellbeing
  • Confidence
  • Identity
  • Purpose
  • Relationships
Outer Ecosystem
The world around us.
  • Learning
  • Community
  • Sustainability
  • Leadership
  • Creativity
The WEEDS ecosystem as a tree: roots labelled mental wellbeing, confidence, identity, purpose and relationships; branches labelled learning, community, sustainability, leadership and creativity.
Timeline

How we grew.

01
First workshops

Pilot learning sessions in a handful of partner classrooms.

02
Wellness takes root

Nature retreats and school wellbeing programmes join the offering.

03
Passion Projects

Creative platforms launch - Self Studio, Soul Shelf, youth-led work.

Today
38+ schools

Five services, 7,800+ students, and a growing partner network.

Our team

The people behind WEEDS.

Join the Team
Nausheen Hammad
Nausheen Hammad
Founder and CEO
M. Shayan Akram Munshi
M. Shayan Akram Munshi
Managing Partner
Usman A. Qayam
Usman A. Qayam
Director - Corporate Trainings
Ailya Hammad
Ailya Hammad
Creative Director
Murtaza Hammad
Murtaza Hammad
Programmes Manager
Maha Rafiq
Maha Rafiq
Wellness Manager
Ahsan Fatmi
Ahsan Fatmi
Business Development Manager - Trainings
Natasha Ashfaque
Natasha Ashfaque
Community Outreach Lead

Want to grow with us?

We're always looking for facilitators, counsellors, and partner schools.