Global Advocate • Motivational Speaker • Social Entrepreneur • TEDx Speaker
From Sight to Vision — the journey of resilience, inclusion & impact.
Shawaz Baluch is a globally recognized Disability Rights Advocate, Social & Peace Activist, Environmentalist, Author and TEDx Speaker. A distinguished ex–Naval Pilot who transformed the challenge of losing his sight into a lifelong mission for inclusion, leadership and sustainable change aligned with the United Nations SDGs.
Professional Summary
Books: The Journey from Sight to Vision, The Art of Decision Intelligence, and novel G‑Man (Amazon).
Focus:
Disability inclusion • Peace & social cohesion • Clean water & climate action
Approach:
Evidence-backed programs aligned with UN SDGs
Platforms:
School of Motivation • Mayday Foundation
Mission
To “Able the Disable” by championing rights, driving innovation, and ensuring equal participation for all persons with disabilities.
Vision
We envision a world where every person with a disability is empowered to thrive and lead through equitable access to technology, health,education and their disability rights
Key Roles & Achievements
Disability Rights Advocate
- First visually impaired person globally to qualify as PMP (USA) , PRINCE2 (UK) , and in Social Entrepreneurship (Oxford University)
- Championed inclusive education, employment and social participation.
- Launched an IT Centre for Special People to build digital livelihoods.
Social Activist & Peace Advocate
- Founded School of Motivation & Mayday Foundation to empower marginalized communities.
- Led Poverty Alleviation , Ramadan Ration , and Healthy Pakistan medical aid projects.
- Promotes social cohesion through community-driven initiatives and speaking.
Environmentalist
- Delivered clean water and sanitation projects advancing climate action.
- Established water wells in Thar & Balochistan for underserved communities.
- Advocates sustainable practices to reduce poverty and improve quality of life.
Ex–Naval Pilot & Leadership Expert
- 20+ years in Pakistan Navy: Naval Combat Pilot, Comms Center OIC, Instructor at Naval War College.
- Expertise: risk, projects, logistics, HR; trained officers in leadership & operations.
- Academic ties: University of Leicester, UK & Pakistan Naval Academy.
Awards & Recognitions
Community Impact Award — UAE Government
High Achievers Award — Social Welfare / British Council
Entrepreneurship Excellence International Award — West World UK
Medal of Honor & Crest — Mayor of Hounslow, London
President of Pakistan — Award of Excellence
CNS (LOC) Award — Pakistan Navy
Gold Medal — MPhil Project Management
Public Speaking Champion — Toastmasters International
Training & motivational speaking impacting thousands across sectors and geographies.
Social Entrepreneurship Projects (SDG‑Aligned)
Livelihood & Relief
- Poverty Alleviation Project
- Ramadan Ration Project
- Warm Clothing Project
Skills & Enterprise
- Stitching & Designing Centre
- IT Centre for Special People
- The Livestock Project
Infrastructure & Health
- Water Well Project
- The Transportation Project
- Healthy Pakistan Medical Aid Projects
- Corona Virus Fighting Project
Corporate Training & Speaking
Pakistan Naval War College • Pakistan Naval Academy • Pak Army Aviation School
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) • Toastmasters International • US Marines
LUMS • UMT • UET Lahore • and more
Keynotes and workshops on resilience, leadership, project management, inclusive cultures and decision intelligence. Programs customized for corporate, academic and public-sector audiences.
Education & Certifications
MPhil in Project Management —Gold Medalist
Project Management Professional (PMP) — PMI, USA
PRINCE2 Certification — AXELOS, UK
Social Entrepreneurship — Oxford University
Coaching & Mentoring — Oxford University
PR & Event Planning • Basic Filmmaking
Web Development & E‑Commerce — LUMS
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Specialist
Influencer
Success Coach & Mentor
Motivational Speaker
Personal Consultant
Leadership Trainer
Available for keynotes, training, advisory and high‑impact social innovation collaborations.
