Most people dream of changing the world.
Very few actually do it.

But if you were to sit down with Dr. Malini Saba over a cup of tea, you wouldn't hear buzzwords. You wouldn’t hear her list awards or talk about how many businesses she’s built (even though it’s a lot).
You’d hear stories.
Of women she’s met. Girls she’s helped. Lives she’s seen transform.

That’s because for Dr. Saba, this isn’t about headlines.
It’s about people.

She Didn't Start With Much—But She Started With Heart

Born into a middle-class immigrant family, Malini wasn’t handed opportunities. Her parents worked hard. Money was tight. But the values were rich—kindness, resilience, and a deep belief in giving back.

She thought she’d become a doctor. Life had other plans.
Instead, she became an entrepreneur. Not because she set out to, but because she saw a way forward—and walked it, fearlessly.

Success That Gives Back

Fast-forward a few decades, and Dr. Saba has built empires. From rice fields to fintech to real estate, she’s done it all. But here’s what sets her apart:

She never forgot where she came from.

Every dollar earned, every door opened, she’s used to lift others up. Especially women. Especially girls.

She’s now on a mission to empower one billion of them.

Yes, billion with a B.

The Why Behind the Billion

Because when a woman is educated, her entire family thrives.
Because when a girl is safe, she can dream.
And when one woman stands tall, she paves the way for hundreds more.

That’s the idea behind the Saba Family Foundation, which Dr. Saba started in 2002. It's not about charity. It’s about change—real, lasting, human change.

The Work Happens Quietly… But the Impact is Loud

In India, the foundation funds education and healthcare for girls who would’ve otherwise dropped out of school.
In the Middle East, it supports refugee women starting over after losing everything.
And in communities everywhere, it whispers, “You matter. You can do this. We’ve got you.”

Over the years, she’s worked with incredible changemakers—from Stanford University Medical Center to Bill Clinton’s Global Initiative—but ask her, and she’ll tell you her favorite moments are the quiet ones.

Like when a girl sends her a photo from her first day at university.
Or a mother calls just to say, “Thank you. You helped me stand again.”

She's Not Superwoman. She's Just... Showing Up.

Dr. Saba would be the first to say she’s not perfect.
She juggles like the rest of us—work, family, dogs (five of them!), cats (four!), and everything in between.

She’s a mom. A cook. A writer. A woman who works out because it helps her think straight.
She cries. She laughs. She burns the toast sometimes.

And that’s why she’s real.
That’s why she’s relatable.

So… Why Should You Care?

Because this story isn’t just hers. It’s ours.

We all want to do something meaningful. We all want to matter.

And maybe you don’t have a foundation or a business (yet). But you have a voice.
You have a heart.
You can share this story. Support another woman. Listen, encourage, mentor, speak up.

That’s how it begins.

Be Part of the Billion

Because one day, a girl somewhere might say,
"I made it—because someone believed in me."

Let that someone be you.