Hasan Ahmed
(Born November 29, 1991, Aden – Yemen)

Hasan Ahmed is a Yemeni entrepreneur and social activist, and a co-founder of ForNeedy, a crowdfunding platform dedicated to charitable and humanitarian causes. He brings over a decade of experience across media, operations, nonprofit leadership, and entrepreneurship, with active involvement in both Yemen and Malaysia.

He began his career in media and community work at an early stage, combining a strong passion for communication with a deep commitment to humanitarian causes. Over time, he expanded into founding and managing organizations and platforms that focus on creating sustainable social impact through transparency, structure, and the effective use of modern technology.

Education

  • Fine Arts Studies, Jamil Ghanem Institute, Aden (2007–2008)

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Media, University of Aden, Yemen

Professional Experience

  • Head of the Media Committee, Al-Mualla Youth Forum for Change (2012–2013)

  • Founder, Watar Association for Relief and Development (2013)

  • Head of Media Department, Iqraa Charitable Association – Aden (2014–2016)

  • Media coverage and documentation of events and activities for numerous social and charitable organizations, including:
    Qatar Orphans House, Al-Firdous Charitable Foundation, Union of Youth Forums for Change, Union of Change Forums for Girls and Women

  • Co-founder and Operations Manager, Lexustar Student Services, Malaysia (2017–2018)

  • Head of Media, Ensany Foundation, Malaysia (2018–2019)

  • Media Consultant, Al-Aqsa International School (2018–2020)

  • Operations Manager, Ensany Foundation, Malaysia (2019–2020)

Entrepreneurship and Institutional Leadership

  • Founder, ForNeedy Sdn Bhd, Malaysia (2020)

  • Founder, Pertubuhan Lil Muhtaj Malaysia (2021)

  • Founder, Fortrago Travel and Tours, Malaysia (2023)

Training and Professional Development

Hasan has completed multiple professional courses that strengthened his leadership, strategic, and managerial capabilities, including:

  • Leadership and Team Development

  • Selling Smarter

  • Customer Service Excellence

  • Sales Fundamentals

  • Financial Intelligence

  • Economics and International Business

  • Data-Driven Decision Making

  • Safe Investment

  • Investment Strategies During Economic Crises

  • Fundraising Strategy and Planning

Vision

Hasan Ahmed believes that modern charitable work must be managed with an institutional and technology-driven mindset, where transparency, professionalism, and trust are the foundation of sustainable humanitarian impact.