Tu Shaheen Hai — You Were Born to Soar
Inspired by the vision of Allama Iqbal, the Iqbal Foundation empowers every generation to rise — through education, mentoring, wellbeing, and community.
Our Impact
Empowering communities to soar higher, one family at a time.
Empowering Every Generation
Each programme embodies a principle from Allama Iqbal's philosophy of the Shaheen — the falcon that soars to ever greater heights.
Shaheen Minds
AI Home Tutor
Iqbal's Principle: High Aim
Free AI-powered tutoring for UK primary school children. National Curriculum aligned, personalised learning that builds confidence and curiosity.
Learn More →Shaheen Mentors
Higher Education Pathway
Iqbal's Principle: Self-Reliance (Khudi)
Connecting students from underrepresented backgrounds with mentors who guide them toward university and career success.
Learn More →Shaheen Body & Soul
Wellness & Exercise
Iqbal's Principle: Resilience
Free exercise guides, community fitness events, and mental wellbeing resources for all ages. A healthy body supports a soaring spirit.
Learn More →Shaheen Community
Family & Intergenerational
Iqbal's Principle: Action-Oriented
Bringing generations together through digital literacy, storytelling, family learning workshops, and community connection.
Learn More →The Philosophy That Guides Us
Timeless teachings from Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the poet-philosopher of the East.
تو شاہین ہے، پرواز ہے کام تیرا
You are a falcon, flight is your vocation
Tere saamne aasmaan aur bhi hain
You have other skies stretching before you.
خودی کو کر بلند اتنا کہ ہر تقدیر سے پہلے
Raise yourself so high that before every decree
Khuda bande se khud pooche, bata teri raza kya hai
God Himself asks you: What is your will?
جھپٹنا، پلٹنا، پلٹ کر جھپٹنا
To swoop, to retreat, and to swoop again
Lahoo garam rakhne ka hai ek bahana
Is but a pretext to keep the blood warm.
See How Our Community Soars
Real stories from the families and individuals whose lives have been touched by the Shaheen programmes.
“The AI tutor helped my son catch up with his class. Now he's even ahead in maths! The Shaheen Minds programme gave him wings.”
Amina K.
Parent, Manchester
“My mentor believed in me when I didn't believe in myself. Thanks to Shaheen Mentors, I'm now at university studying medicine.”
Yusuf A.
Student, Birmingham
“The exercise library helped our whole family stay active during lockdown. We still do "Family Flight Fridays" together!”
Sarah M.
Parent, London
Help Our Shaheens Soar
Every contribution fuels a young mind, supports a mentor, or keeps a community healthy. Join us in empowering every generation to reach their highest potential.