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Educational Upliftment
Academic support, scholarship awareness, and career guidance for female students.
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Serving Humanity with Sincerity
We are committed to creating positive change through knowledge, compassion, and action. Our programs uplift lives and strengthen communities.
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A Space For Girls To Come Together
Women are the foundation of a family hence their role is crucial. We aspire to provide space for women to come together, express, and nourish themselves while preparing them for the betterment of society.
The Federation will coordinate interaction and sharing of ideas between the states, and address and give voice to the prominent issues of national concern. We look forward to making GIO a space for women to come together, express and nourish themselves while preparing them to fight the challenges of society.
Our Programs
What We Do
Tarbiyah
Moral & Ethical Development
Training programs, study circles, and sessions building moral leadership among young women.
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Service
Community Service
Health awareness, environmental campaigns, and local social work across our zones.
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Media
Media Engagement
Public discourse and media campaigns on national issues affecting women.
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Skills
Skill Development
Workshops and training for entrepreneurial and vocational skills to empower women.
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Our Leadership
Meet the Leaders
The dedicated women leading the National Federation of GIO across India.
Adv. Sumaiya Roshan
President
President
Adv. Sumaiya Roshan
Karnataka
B.A.LL.B; LL.M in Constitutional Law (Bangalore)
Adv. Sumaiya Roshan hails from Bangalore, and now resides in Chennai. She holds a B.A.LL.B and an LL.M in Constitutional Law, both from Bangalore. She has experience in litigation in the Bangalore District Court and the High Court of Karnataka, and has also been a member of the Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR), Karnataka Chapter. At an organisation level, she has previously held responsibilities in GIO Karnataka including Unit President of RT Nagar and Yeshwanthpur Units (2018–20), Assistant District Organizer of Bangalore City (2021), and was elected as the State President of GIO Karnataka for its 8th Term 2021–22. Now serves as the President of the National Federation of GIO since 2022.
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Afeefa Tahniyath
Vice President
Vice President
Afeefa Tahniyath
Andhra Pradesh
B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering
Afeefa Tahniyath is from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. She holds a B.Tech degree in Computer Science and Engineering and works as a Security Analyst in an MNC in Hyderabad, specialising in Cyber Security awareness. Organisationally, Afeefa has held various roles in GIO AP, including Campus Secretary, GIO Vijayawada City, and Campus Secretary, GIO AP (2021–22). She was also elected as a Member of NFGIO (2022–2024). She serves as a Member of the Zonal Advisory Council, GIO AP (since 2019), an ex-officio member of the Markazi Taleemi Board (since 2023), and is currently serving as the Vice President of the National Federation of GIO (since 2025).
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Anamtha Ahmed
General Secretary
General Secretary
Anamtha Ahmed
Maharashtra
MBA in Marketing
Anamtha Ahmed is based in Mumbai and is currently pursuing an MBA in Marketing, with a keen inclination toward creative expression and poetry. With over eight years of purposeful involvement in the Girls Islamic Organisation, she has grown through diverse responsibilities across local and zonal levels. Her journey has given her experience in areas such as social media outreach, dawah initiatives, and Baitul Maal coordination, along with key roles including Zonal Advisory Council member and Zonal Secretary of Maharashtra South zone. She currently serves as the General Secretary of the National Federation of GIO. Deeply passionate about youth development, Anamtha is committed to helping young Muslimahs discover their purpose and strengthen their connection with their Lord. She envisions nurturing spaces within communities where every girl feels supported, and inspired to grow, contribute, and strive for a higher purpose.
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- federation@gioindia.org
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