A Vision Born at Reunion — July 2018, Dallas, Texas
At the Dow Medical College Class of 1980 reunion, Dr. Mustafa Husain—a respected alumnus and Professor of Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center—shared a bold vision: What if their class legacy wasn’t just about memories but about transforming lives in Pakistan?
Moved by the challenges faced by marginalized communities, he proposed the creation of a volunteer-led, diaspora-driven nonprofit focused on:
The vision struck a powerful chord. Alums from the U.S., UK, Canada, the Middle East, and Pakistan pledged their support. Among the early leaders were Dr. Waseem Ahmed, Dr. M. Kaleem Arshad, Dr. Nasir Moghal, Mir Hadi Ali, and Anis Ally, who helped establish the foundation for what would soon become Education Support Initiative, Inc. (ESI)—a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the United States.
“Reunions should be more than nostalgia—they should spark purpose.
Our legacy isn’t just where we trained, but what we give back.”
