About

About My Avaaz

Giving every child a voice – through compassion, technology, and Urdu communication support.

What is My Avaaz?

My Avaaz is an Augmentative Assistive Communication system tailored for Urdu-speaking children with special needs. It uses word and phrase cards with voice output to enable meaningful expression, promote interaction, and support inclusive learning environments.

By combining visuals, Urdu text, and audio, My Avaaz makes communication more accessible and empowering for children with autism and developmental challenges.

Vali and Kian Kizilbash
Team

Vali and Kian Kizilbash

Project Coordinators • Full Stack Web Developers

Vali and Kian are students based in Chicago who are passionate about creating meaningful change.

They have seen children—both in the U.S. and globally—struggle to express themselves due to a lack of resources, specialists, or accessible tools.

Vali focuses on developing affordable, innovative solutions for Urdu-speaking families; Kian is driven to ensure every child has a better way to communicate.

Ahmed Fayaz
Team

Ahmed Fayaz

Software Engineer • Full-Stack & Creative Technologist

Ahmed is a full-stack engineer with a strong eye for UI/UX and interactive, user-centric applications.

Currently pursuing an M.S. in Software Engineering, he brings end-to-end expertise—from frontend to backend, databases to deployment.

He thrives on blending functionality with elegance and exploring the sweet spot between code, creativity, and continuous learning.

Ayesha Cheema-Hasan, MD
Team

Ayesha Cheema-Hasan, MD

Developmental Pediatrician • Founder & CEO, Coralis Health

Dr. Ayesha is committed to empowering individuals with communication challenges through accessible, culturally relevant tools.

With expertise in developmental pediatrics, she champions solutions for multilingual families and those who are not native English speakers.

Her vision is to ensure every child can express their thoughts, needs, and identity with dignity and confidence.