Muhammad Ali is Director of Khpal Kor Foundation, an organization he established in 1996 to serve children affected by years of conflict in Swat. The foundation is an orphanage that initially supported just five orphans and now provides free education, accommodation, and welfare to more than 534 destitute orphaned children in the area. The orphans are studying together with more than 1000 other students from the community who pay a monthly nominal fee, which cross-subsidizes the education of the orphans and ensures sustainability of the organization. KKF has also established the District Child Assembly Swat to provide a unique opportunity for young people to voice their concerns about children's rights issues.