Saima Siyal is a Pakistan‑based expert in early childhood development, education research, and program management.

🎓 Education & Career
Holds a Master’s in Education and Sociology.
Since around 2009, she's been working with the Aga Khan University, Harvard University and Govt of Pakistan, managing research and interventions focused on early child development. Her expertise includes in capacity building, evaluations, needs assessments, organizational system strengthening and program development.

Founder and Chairperson of DREAM (Development and Research for Children in early and Adolescent years of life), a Sindh‑based non‑profit that implements and researches youth and child development programs in rural areas.

🔬 Professional Expertise
Manages and trains teams in community‑based parenting, ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education), and data collection and quality for large-scale studies.
Contributed as co‑author to multiple peer‑reviewed publications.

Her programmatic interventions have been recognized internationally, with training conducted even in Tanzania and Rwanda.

In summary, Saima Siyal is a dedicated researcher‑practitioner , Trainer in early childhood development, blending rigorous academic research with on‑the‑ground community programs to support children and families in Pakistan.