About

ALIA Ltd., short for AMBAZ Legacy Impact Alliance Limited, is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit with an inclusive mission that relies on the considered engagement of local residents, CBOs, private firms, and public agencies. We are emboldened by such feedback, which reinforces the call to action in each of our projects.

Founded on August 2023 in The Bronx, ALIA focuses on urban scale projects in New York City and abroad by leveraging the existing strengths of its lone fiscal sponsor, AMBAZ Inc. The organization aims to positively impact local communities through initiatives aligned with its industries.

"By spending resources and designing cities in a way that values everyone’s experience, life can get easier and more pleasant for everyone. We can make cities that are more generous and less cruel. We can make cities that help us all get stronger, more resilient, more connected, more active and more free. We just have to decide who our cities are for. And we have to believe that they can change.”

- Charles Montgomery, Happy City: Urban Design

Our Board of Directors

Our founding board started from an initial vision of a family foundation. Emboldened by community members and their collective strengths, a nonprofit was formed, dedicated to strategic, mission-driven philanthropy and policy activation. The board channels resources to initiatives that align with ALIA's core values, fostering meaningful partnerships and lasting impact through focused funding and close, collaborative leadership.

Our board has 100% minority representation.

Alvi Rahman Khan

Director of Architecture & Urban Design

Alvi (CU MSAUD ‘20) is a project manager at Caliendo Architects, a role intertwined with those of mother, urban designer, & community activist. Her advocacy is targeted towards the low-income, medium-density corridors of New York, i.e. Parkchester & Jamaica.

Brandon Mohammed

Managing Director

Brandon is a Bronx CD9 resident since 1992 and an executive at AMBAZ Inc, focusing on retail, real estate, et al. He has been active in local causes requiring technical engagement since 2022, including the relevant CBX and Metro North rezoning efforts.

Abdul Kalam

Fiduciary Trustee

Abdul, Chairman Emeritus at AMBAZ Inc, has worked tirelessly on behalf of his family, community, clients, and the next generation. He has been a resident of Bronx CD9 since 1992. Over a 32yr career as a prolific businessman, he has opened 20+ businesses.

Munny Mosammat

Director of Elder Care

Munny, or Maria, as she is known locally, is a vibrant community organizer and an executive at AMBAZ Inc. In her 25+ years as a retail operations & management lead, she has served the people of Queens, the Bronx, and Upper Manhattan with fluent engagement.

New York City Community Hubs

Global South Hubs

Our Mission

Community Impact

AMBAZ Legacy Impact Alliance Limited is dedicated to implementing community-based projects that directly benefit the neighborhoods of New York and our complementary efforts abroad in Asia. By collaborating with our sole fiscal sponsor, AMBAZ Inc., and utilizing industry-specific expertise in real estate, retail, and design, ALIA Ltd. strives to create lasting positive change and uplift the areas it serves.

Our Vision

From the urban environs of New York to the teeming villages of Asia, we are creating a future through action and partnership to spark lasting, equitable change for all!

- ALIA Vision Statement

Our Values

We value integrity, collaboration, and merit-based leadership, rejecting nepotism, egotism, primogeniture, and sycophancy. Our work is driven by purpose, accountability, and a commitment to equity, fostering genuine impact over negative influence and embracing civic stewardship.

Resilience

Community

Equity

Sustainability

Innovation

"Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”

- James Baldwin, New York Times

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