About Us

Who We Are

A community-rooted nonprofit based in Srinagar, working with madrasas, orphanages, and schools to transform education.

Our Vision

Building a compassionate and responsible society through education where all children and youth—especially those from marginalized and conflict-affected communities—become empathetic, responsible, and resourceful citizens.

Our Mission

  • Contextual Curricula: Life skills + SEL integrated learning
  • Adaptive Leadership: Youth solving hyper-local problems
  • Teacher & Youth Empowerment: Training local leaders
  • Multiplier Effect: Community of changemakers

Our Values

The principles that guide everything we do

Empathy

Understanding and sharing the feelings of others, especially children from marginalized communities.

Honesty

Transparency in all our actions and communications with communities, partners, and stakeholders.

Service

Dedicating ourselves to the betterment of communities through education and empowerment.

Our Journey

Key milestones in our mission to transform education

2021 - Foundation

EdConnect International Foundation registered in Srinagar, J&K. Initial pilot programs in local madrasas.

2022 - First Fellowship Cohort

Launched the flagship Fellowship program with 10 dedicated educators from local communities.

2023 - Community Expansion

Opened first Community Centre in Dal Lake area, serving the Hanji community.

2024 - Strategic Partnerships

Partnered with WSU Australia, Think Equal UK, and government bodies including JKSCERT.

2025 & Beyond

Scaling to reach 3000+ children by 2027, with plans to double fellows annually.

Our Team

Meet the passionate people driving our mission

BA
Baba Abid
Founder & Program Lead
TA
Tufail Ahmad
Strategy
A
Ayesha
Communications
SM
Soban Mushtaq
Operations
TT
Taha Tufail
R&D

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Be part of a movement that's transforming education in conflict-affected communities.