Human Appeal Canada Welcomes Rania Lawendy as Deputy CEO

Experienced humanitarian and non-profit leader joins Human Appeal Canada’s executive leadership team.

Mississauga, ON - August 25, 2026 – Human Appeal Canada is pleased to welcome Rania Lawendy as Deputy Chief Executive Officer.

In this leadership role, Mrs. Lawendy will support CEO of Human Appeal Canada, Owais Khan, to advance Human Appeal Canada’s strategic priorities, strengthen organizational capacity and further its mission to support communities facing humanitarian crises and hardship.

Mrs. Lawendy brings extensive leadership experience in the humanitarian and non-profit sector, along with a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing organizations working to deliver meaningful, sustainable impact. Her experience, sector knowledge and commitment to serving vulnerable communities will be instrumental as Human Appeal Canada continues to strengthen its programs, partnerships and operations.

“Having spent years working across the humanitarian and non-profit sector, and having travelled the field around the world, I have seen firsthand the difference that credible, principled work on the ground can make in people's lives. Over the past year, my experiences with Human Appeal deepened my conviction that the beneficiaries we serve must remain at the heart of everything we do,” said Mrs. Lawendy. “Human Appeal's model and its commitment to reaching communities with real, meaningful impact is what drew me to this organization. I am honoured to join Human Appeal Canada and, as Deputy CEO, look forward to advancing its mission working alongside dedicated staff, partners and supporters to serve beneficiaries around the world.”

Mrs. Lawendy appointment comes at an important time for Human Appeal Canada as the organization continues to respond to the needs of Canadians and humanitarian demands around the world.

Human Appeal Canada looks forward to her leadership as the organization enters its next chapter.

About Human Appeal Canada

Here for Every Human. Human Appeal is a non-profit organization working across the globe to strengthen humanity’s fight against poverty, social injustice and natural disaster. Through the provision of immediate relief and the establishment of self-sustaining development programs, we aim to save and transform lives.

For more information, please visit humanappeal.ca or contact [email protected]