Othman Al-Jundi
Othman Al-Jundi serves as a Trustee of Sawaeid, supporting the charity’s governance, strategic oversight, and compliance with UK Charity Commission expectations for trustee conduct and responsibility.
As a member of the Board of Trustees, he shares collective responsibility for ensuring that Sawaeid:
- Delivers its charitable objectives effectively and lawfully
- Safeguards its beneficiaries, assets, and reputation
- Uses charitable funds efficiently and for their intended purposes
- Maintains appropriate policies, controls, and risk management systems
- Operates with openness, accountability, and integrity
Mr. Al-Jundi contributes professional experience in journalism, field reporting, and long-term voluntary engagement. This background provides the Board with practical insight into crisis environments, emergency response considerations, and community-level realities, supporting informed and proportionate decision-making.
His experience strengthens the Board’s oversight of emergency response planning, needs assessment, and ethical reporting. He supports the charity’s commitment to accurate documentation of impact, responsible public communication, and evidence-based evaluation of programmes.
In fulfilling his trustee duties, Mr. Al-Jundi:
• Engages actively in governance and strategic discussions
• Applies reasonable care, skill, and judgment to board decisions
• Supports safeguarding, accountability, and compliance frameworks
• Acts solely in the interests of Sawaeid and its beneficiaries
His role on the Board of Trustees helps ensure that Sawaeid remains well-governed, responsive to real needs, and aligned with best practice in charitable oversight and humanitarian responsibility.
As Chairman and Founder of Sawaeid, he brings together:
- First-hand understanding of war, detention, and civilian suffering
- Strategic leadership and organisational governance
- International networks for advocacy, partnerships, and resource mobilisation
- A survivor-centred, dignity-based humanitarian approach
His vision for Sawaeid is to deliver ethical, effective, and sustainable humanitarian assistance, while amplifying the voices of victims and addressing the root causes of suffering.
