Samim Faizy is an accomplished Strategic Development and Partnership Manager with a robust 13-year background in communications, project design, and implementation across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Central Asia, and European Union(EU). His expertise lies in spearheading strategies for social and behavioral change in high-risk areas, including Afghanistan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Syria, Iraq, and Pakistan.

At Lapis, Faizy has been pivotal in driving projects from inception to execution, particularly in education, development, security, gender, public health, governance, and empowerment initiatives. His acumen for fostering strategic partnerships and leading multidisciplinary teams has been central to his success in delivering impactful and sustainable outcomes. 

Faizy’s blend of on-ground experience and strategic management skills makes him an invaluable leader in complex, cross-cultural environments, consistently delivering programs that resonate with diverse stakeholders and drive meaningful change.