ABOUT
About the person
Zia Ferozpur is an Afghan communications and media professional with more than 15 years of international experience in journalism, strategic communications, and public diplomacy. He served for several years as a part-time lecturer in journalism and communication at Balkh University, training young media professionals and fostering international academic partnerships. He has also worked with the United Nations, NATO, U.S. Government programs, and international media outlets, and is currently a Senior Communications Consultant at Volant Media UK Ltd in Berlin. Alongside his professional career, he actively contributes to civil society as a volunteer, including recent engagements with the DeZIM-Institut, Internationaler Bund (IB), and the German Association for Central Asia e.V. He holds an M.A. in International Relations from Freie Universität Berlin and is an alumnus of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) and San José State University fellowships. His work focuses on democracy promotion, refugee affairs, and intercultural dialogue.