Activities of the Foundation are funded by means of grants from public authorities, from income of broadcasting activities (including distribution of programmes) as well as from gifts, legacies or donations from Associations, organisations, institutions, private individuals, etc.

Funding is received on a project to project basis. The song and accompanying video were funded personally by the Chairman. The petition is funded by a number of donors including several Pakistani businessmen around the world. The Foundation also acknowledges a generous grant from the Sabhili Foundation, a consortium of Muslim businessmen based in Indonesia for the project. .

The primary way in which people can be involved with the Foundation is by spreading the message of the Foundation, firstly to family and friends and then to one’s neighbours, workplaces schools and colleges. The Foundation’s primary objective is to give a voice to the nameless millions of Pakistanis and Muslims who condemn terrorism and provide a forum for them to put forward their feelings.

We have to acknowledge that these acts are carried out by people who are from within us and it is our duty to send a strong message that what they do, they do neither in our name or that of our religion.

People can be actively involved by participating in the forums and sending ideas to the Foundation for future activities at info@yehhumnaheen.org.

YHN began with the song which was launched in Pakistan in February 2007. What started as a simple song fast went on to became an anthem and then an unprecedented anti terrorism movement.

The inspiration for the song came from the children of the Chairman who were tired at the way a minority of misguided young people were vehemently putting forward a message of radicalization and terrorism which was at odds with what the majority of Muslims believe. It was time to re-address the imbalance, and thus the idea of YHN was born.

The Foundation enjoys the support of everyone from world icons such as Muhammad Ali to the nameless masses who have taken the message to heart and turned “Yeh hum naheen” – “This is not us” into a rallying cry for moderate peace loving Muslims around the the World.

No YHN is not a charity, it is a society incorporated under the Societies Act of Pakistan.

The work of the Foundation is organic and the board is actively looking at potential projects all the time. If you have any ideas about what you would like the Foundation to consider please send them to info@yehhumnaheen.org.

The Foundation cannot accept unsolicited contributions from individuals or organsations. Please contact the Foundation on info@yehhumnaheen.org for further information.

Yeh Hum Naheen has given a voice to the silent majority, those in the Muslim world who feel that they have for too long been mis-represented. These are the people who are saddened and shocked at the high-jacking of Islam by terrorists, and want to stand up and shout “This is Not Us”.

From the smallest child to the oldest person, Yeh Hum Naheen seeks to give a voice to the voiceless.

The key aims of the Foundation are: - To reinforce the point that Islam is a peaceful faith that promotes tolerance and harmony. - To develop an awareness among people regarding the issues of the growing radicalization of Pakistani youth. - To promote better understanding and co-existence of Muslims around the world among non-Muslim communities. - To convey that the majority of Muslims do not support the rise in terrorism, and to deny Muslims the opportunity for involvement in terrorist activities. - To show the positive impact of Pakistan and Muslims around the world, and remove the distance between east and west through media and education.

YHN was the brainchild of UK based author and media consultant, Waseem Mahmood who took inspiration for the project from his children, Khurrum and Khaiyyam.