People & culture
Minds at Peace Foundation is built by people who have watched colleagues, friends and family carry things alone, and decided to do something about it.
We come from media, business, sport, clinical practice, research and community work. What connects us is simple: we believe people deserve to be asked properly, and to be heard when they answer.
How we work
Empathy is a professional skill. Not a personality trait or a soft extra. It can be learned, practised and expected, like any other part of doing good work.
In practice, it’s simple. Notice when someone isn’t themselves, ask properly, and make room for the answer. Deadlines still matter. People matter more.
We hold ourselves to the standard we ask of others. We check in on each other, we ask again, and we protect time to rest. No one on this team has to say “fine” when they’re not.
Good work comes from people who feel safe. Teams where people can speak up without fear make better decisions, catch problems earlier and stay together longer. We want to help every workplace get there, starting with our own.
Leadership
Dan Qayyum
Founder & Executive Director
LinkedInRicky Smith
Co-Founder & Head of the Founding Circle
LinkedInZeeshan Rehman
Co-Founder & Head of Communications & Campaigns
LinkedInAmaan Tareen
Co-Founder & Head of Production
LinkedInSumayya Qayyum
Clinical Lead
LinkedInHumaira Kanwal
Head of Partnerships, Impact & Funding
LinkedInAnita Dubey
Head of Middle East
LinkedInAisha Ali Khan
Safeguarding Lead
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Advisory board
Nayab Zahra
Clinical Adviser
LinkedInRahib Malik
Member, Advisory Board
LinkedInRizwan Warraich
Member, Advisory Board
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Join us
We’re building our team of programme leads and advisers. If you work in sport, the creative industries, South Asian communities or faith leadership, or bring clinical, legal or financial expertise, we’d like to hear from you.
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If you are in immediate danger
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact your local emergency services now.
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United Kingdom and Europe
United Kingdom
- 999Emergency services, if a life is at risk.
- 111NHS 111. Choose the mental health option for urgent help.
- 116 123Samaritans. Free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Text SHOUT to 85258Shout. Free, confidential, 24/7 text support.
Ireland
France
Germany
- 112Emergency services.
- 0800 111 0 111TelefonSeelsorge.
Italy
- 112Emergency services.
- 02 2327 2327Telefono Amico.
Spain
Netherlands
Belgium
- 112Emergency services.
- 1813Zelfmoordlijn.
- 0800 32 123Centre de Prévention du Suicide.
Switzerland
Luxembourg
Sweden
Poland
Middle East and North Africa
Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan and Turkey: no dedicated national line confirmed; emergency number shown.
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
- 800 725462 (800-SAKINA)Abu Dhabi Department of Health. 24 hours, Arabic and English.
- 800 506 (Itma’en)Dubai. Free, daily 9am to midnight, Arabic and English.
- 999 police, 998 ambulanceIf a life is at risk.
Qatar
Bahrain
- 999Emergency services.
Oman
- 9999Emergency services.
Kuwait
- 112Emergency services.
Jordan
- 911Emergency services.
Turkey
- 112Emergency services.
Lebanon
- 1564Embrace Lifeline.
Egypt
South Asia
Pakistan
- 1122Rescue 1122 emergency service.
- 0311 7786264Umang. 3pm to 11pm.
India
- 112Emergency services.
- 14416 or 1-800-891-4416Tele-MANAS, the national mental-health helpline. Free, 24/7, in multiple languages.
Bangladesh
- 999Emergency services.
- 09612 119911Kaan Pete Roi.
Sri Lanka
- 1926National mental health helpline.
Nepal
- 1166Suicide prevention helpline.
Africa
The Americas
Asia Pacific
Japan
- 119Emergency services.
- 0120 279 338Yorisoi Hotline.
South Korea
China
Hong Kong
Singapore
Malaysia
Indonesia
Philippines
Australia
New Zealand
Minds at Peace is an awareness, advocacy and support-access organisation. It is not an emergency service and does not replace qualified medical or mental-health professionals.
For non-emergency concerns, consider speaking with a qualified mental-health professional. We add numbers only after checking them with the service, and our list grows as our resource directory develops.
UK numbers checked with Samaritans, the NHS and Shout. Rescue 1122 checked with the Punjab Emergency Service. Tele-MANAS checked against Government of India sources. UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar numbers checked against the Abu Dhabi Department of Health, Dubai Health, the Saudi Ministry of Health and Hamad Medical Corporation. All other numbers verified against official and helpline sources. October 2026.