"Carrying Charles’ Legacy Forward through Compassion, Empowerment & Community Care"
The Legacy of Charles-Shahnaz Community Care
Charles Barker was an accomplished hotelier and motivational speaker with a global career spanning ten countries.
He delivered lectures on environmental sustainability at universities in Oman, Hong Kong, Kenya, and Pakistan, and chaired a bespoke tour company. His advocacy included women's empowerment and social justice initiatives.
As CEO of the Hong Kong Sharks Foundation and Second Chance Wildlife in Islamabad, he demonstrated his commitment to ocean conservation and animal welfare.
A published author of four novels, he shared satirical commentary on his blog, "The Grump." His deep love for Pakistan shone through in his promotion of sustainable tourism, aiming to preserve the country's natural and cultural marvels for future generations.
He was a renowned motivational speaker and trainer, having lectured at universities and institutions in Oman, Hong Kong, Kenya, and Pakistan. He regularly addressed environmental and sustainability issues, as well as climate change and its impact on tourism, hospitality, and the industry's future leaders.
Charles also chaired a high-quality, bespoke tour, trekking, and travel company in Pakistan. He used this platform to educate and support the development of sustainable tourism throughout the country, promoting the best of Pakistan on the world stage.
Charles, a dedicated marine conservationist, served as an Advisory Board Director for the Hong Kong Shark Foundation, an NGO dedicated to ending shark finning. As CEO of Second Chance Wildlife Pakistan, he focused on animal conservation. He organized numerous conferences and events addressing environmental and marine sustainability issues, and he frequently called out nations that permitted or encouraged whaling and dolphin culls.
Charles was a published author of four novels and a writer on environmental and current affairs topics, which he frequently discussed on television and radio. Through his blog, "The Grump," he lampooned and satirized global politicians and current events.
