Mohammad Razvi is the Founder and CEO of the Council of Peoples Organization (COPO) in Brooklyn, New York, and a pioneering leader in Muslim and South Asian community advocacy since the aftermath of 9/11. Through COPO, he has built a vital bridge between Muslim-American communities and government agencies across New York City.
Under his leadership, COPO has raised over $60 million, serves 300,000+ people annually, and operates with 500 staff and volunteers. The organization provides free, essential services including immigration assistance, healthcare and EBT enrollment, mental health counseling, senior services, women’s empowerment programs, ESL and citizenship classes, Halal Meals on Wheels, and Halal food pantries.
Razvi is credited with launching NYC’s first Halal Muslim Senior Center, along with halal-based senior care initiatives, and co-founding citywide Iftar dinners with NYC leadership and the We Are All Brooklyn coalition. Internationally recognized by the U.S. and British governments, he has been featured in The New Yorker, CNN, Voice of America, and other major outlets. Known as the “Heart of Coney Island Avenue,” Razvi’s work reflects his guiding belief: people helping people.