HRH Princess Fay Jahan Ara
Professional
Her Royal Highness Princess Fay Jahan Ara is a noted philanthropist. Princess Fay Jahan Ara is President of the RACH Charity Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of underprivileged children and families. The Princess’ humanitarian work is focused mainly on India, the home of her late husband and the Royal Family of Avadh, Lucknow.
Through her Foundation, Princess Fay Jahan Ara works to provide sustainable livelihood opportunities for the underprivileged, her efforts concentrating primarily on the areas of healthcare, education, civic amenities and social integration. In pursuit of her charitable objectives, the Princess travels extensively and works closely with a number of regional and global NGOs, community organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and healthcare providers.
Education
A Persian-born US national, Princess Fay Jahan Ara studied Business and Art at UCLA and at the Heidelberg University in Germany. She has been actively involved in the international trading business since 1975.
Memberships & Affiliations | Honors & Awards
- Member, Dean's International Council, Harris School of Public Policy Studies, University of Chicago
Personal
In 1977, Princess Jahan Ara gave birth to her son HRH Prince Alexander Ali, who was educated in Europe and America and is now a lawyer and entrepreneur based in Dubai, UAE since 2004.
