Farah Mohamed is a charitable sector leader, advocate, and public speaker with over 30 years of experience in addressing systemic inequities in Canada and around the world.
Ms. Mohamed is a refugee from Uganda whose journey inspired her lifelong commitment to advocating for the most vulnerable. She currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The King’s Trust Canada, a charity founded by His Majesty King Charles III to help young people facing barriers increase their employability.
A passionate defender of the rights of women and girls, Ms. Mohamed has served as the CEO of the Malala Fund, where she led global efforts to further Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai’s mission to educate millions of girls. She founded FORA, formerly known as G(irls)20, to cultivate a new generation of leaders by empowering girls and women through education, entrepreneurship, and global experiences. She was also the Chief Operating Officer for Canada’s Forest Trust Corporation – a testament to her commitment to environmental sustainability.
Ms. Mohamed currently serves on the Board of Directors for RefugePoint and Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre and is an advisor for Apolitical. She has also been an independent director for various charitable organizations, including Cameras for Girls and the Ontario Science Centre.
In recognition of her contributions, Ms. Mohamed has received numerous awards and distinctions, including the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal. She has also been recognized as one of BBC’s Top 100 Women and one of Forbes’ Forty Women to Watch Over 40.
Ms. Mohamed holds a Bachelor of Arts from Queen’s University and a Master of Arts and Honorary Doctor of Laws from Western University.