Meet the Founders: Chris & Shaista Tolliver

Global Freedom Mission was founded by Chris Tolliver and Shaista Tolliver. Their shared work brings together Christian faith, humanitarian service, education, relationships in Pakistan, and a commitment to helping people move toward greater freedom, dignity, and opportunity.

Founders at a Glance

• Chris Tolliver: President and Co-Founder of Global Freedom Mission.
• Shaista Tolliver: Co-Founder and a key communications bridge between GFM’s work in the United States and Pakistan.
• Shared focus: humanitarian service, education, ministry, responsible partnerships, and long-term opportunity for vulnerable communities.

Chris & Shaista Tolliver

Founders, Global Freedom Mission

For Chris and Shaista, Global Freedom Mission is deeply personal. Their connection to Pakistan is built through family, faith, relationships, ministry, and direct involvement with people and communities. Together, they help connect supporters and partners in the United States with a trusted network of people working on the ground in Pakistan.

Chris Tolliver

President & Co-Founder

Chris helps lead Global Freedom Mission’s overall vision, humanitarian strategy, partnerships, fundraising, education initiatives, ministry, and long-term development efforts. His work in Pakistan and relationships with communities there have shaped GFM’s approach: respond to immediate needs while continuing to build practical pathways toward education, livelihoods, opportunity, and greater long-term stability.

Shaista Tolliver

Co-Founder & Pakistan Communications Bridge

Originally from Pakistan, Shaista brings firsthand cultural understanding, language skills, and strong relationships to GFM’s work. She helps bridge communication between the United States and Pakistan through coordination and translation, keeping GFM closely connected to the people and communities it serves.

One Mission. One Team. Two Countries.

Global Freedom Mission is bigger than its founders. The work is supported by family, team members in Pakistan, ministry relationships, local connections, supporters, and others who contribute to humanitarian coordination, purchasing and distribution, community relationships, translation, logistics, field communication, documentation, and ministry support.

GFM’s work is supported by people and relationships in both the United States and Pakistan. We share team information publicly when it is useful, appropriate, and safe to do so.

What Guides Us

Faith in Action

Our Christian faith calls us to serve people with compassion, dignity, love, and practical action.

Dignity

People are never fundraising props. Stories and photographs should honor the individuals and communities represented.

Local Relationships

Strong field work depends on people who understand the language, culture, relationships, and realities of the communities being served.

Lasting Opportunity

Emergency assistance matters. Wherever possible, GFM also seeks pathways toward education, livelihoods, sustainable opportunity, and greater independence.

From Compassion to Lasting Change

Humanitarian Relief → Education → Opportunity → Sustainable Development

GFM’s vision reaches beyond a single distribution or project. Immediate needs can be the beginning of a longer relationship that helps people and communities move toward greater stability and opportunity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who founded Global Freedom Mission?

Global Freedom Mission was founded by Chris Tolliver and Shaista Tolliver.

What is Chris Tolliver’s role?

Chris Tolliver serves as President and Co-Founder, helping lead GFM’s vision, humanitarian strategy, partnerships, fundraising, education initiatives, ministry, and long-term development work.

What is Shaista Tolliver’s role?

Shaista Tolliver is Co-Founder and helps bridge communication, culture, translation, and trusted relationships between GFM’s work in the United States and Pakistan.

Where can I learn more about Global Freedom Mission?

Explore About GFM, GFM Humanitarian, Stories From the Field, and Trust & Accountability.

Accountability Matters

Trust must be earned. Global Freedom Mission is committed to presenting program information, impact figures, partnerships, financial information, and future plans responsibly. Visitors, donors, and institutional partners can learn more through our Trust & Accountability resources.

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