Our Management

Partab Shivani

chief executive officer

Partab Shivani

chief executive officer

Partab Shivani is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Thar Education Alliance (TEA), a Pakistan-based non-profit organization working to advance equitable access to quality education, with a particular focus on girls and children from marginalized and underserved communities. With extensive experience in education advocacy, community development, and education reform, Partab has led initiatives aimed at improving school enrollment, strengthening school governance, enhancing learning outcomes, and expanding inclusive educational opportunities across Sindh. Under his leadership, TEA works in collaboration with government institutions, civil society organizations, and national and international development partners to promote evidence-based reforms and strengthen education systems. A Fellow of the Kettering Foundation and recipient of the HEC STEAM Award and Pride of the Minority Award, Partab is recognized for his contributions to education, innovation, and community development. He has played a leading role in introducing and promoting STEAM education in Sindh, supporting young people to develop creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and future-ready skills. Partab has actively contributed to education reform and policy discussions on governance, education financing, quality, equity, digital transformation, and human development. He also serves as an Education Champion with the Malala Fund, advocating for girls’ education and stronger investment in education systems. A strong advocate for children’s rights, girls’ education, inclusive learning, and equitable education financing, Partab’s work focuses on bridging the gap between policy and practice by bringing communities, government, civil society, and development partners together around practical and sustainable solutions. Through TEA, he continues to champion an education system where every child regardless of gender, socioeconomic background, geography, or circumstance has the opportunity to learn, thrive, and contribute to society.

Sarang Mathrani

Manager NFE

Sarang Ram Mathrani is an experienced development professional with over 20 years of expertise in project management, education, community development, humanitarian response,

Sarang Mathrani

Manager NFE

Sarang Ram Mathrani is an experienced development professional with over 20 years of expertise in project management, education, community development, humanitarian response, and minority rights advocacy in Pakistan. Holding an MBA in Finance and Marketing from the University of Sindh, Jamshoro, he has successfully led and managed projects funded by national and international donors, demonstrating strong leadership in program implementation, stakeholder engagement, monitoring and evaluation, and policy advocacy. Throughout his career, Sarang has worked with prominent organizations including Community World Service Asia (CWSA), Civil Society Support Program (CSSP), Thar Education Alliance, Sukaar Foundation, Institute of Social and Policy Sciences (I-SAPS), Sindh Rural Partners Organization (SRPO), District Development Association Tharparkar (DDAT), Participatory Village Development Program (PVDP), SPARC, and the National Commission for Human Development (NCHD). His professional experience spans education, child rights, health, WASH, disaster response, social protection, and governance initiatives. He has successfully managed donor-funded projects supported by organizations such as the British Council, USIP, The Asia Foundation, Concern Worldwide, Sindh Education Foundation, MSI Worldwide, IRC, Church World Service, and other international development partners. Sarang has played a significant role in advancing access to education for marginalized communities, particularly through Non-Formal Education (NFE) programs and initiatives aimed at reducing the number of out-of-school children in Sindh. He has also been actively engaged in advocacy efforts promoting minority rights, child rights, social inclusion, equality, and civic participation, contributing to policy dialogue and community mobilization across the province.

Bharat Kumar

Manager Programs

I am a development sector professional and human rights activist with over eight years of experience driving systemic change in Pakistan’s most marginalized communities. My expertise

Bharat Kumar

Manager Programs

I am a development sector professional and human rights activist with over eight years of experience driving systemic change in Pakistan’s most marginalized communities. My expertise spans Proposal Development, MEAL, Project Management, and Fundraising across Education, Vocational Training, WASH, Peace & Development, Livelihoods, and Emergency Response. Having worked with organizations such as the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), Malala Fund and Thar Education Alliance, I have consistently focused on institutional upgrading, data-driven decision-making, and securing resources for underserved populations, including religious, ethnic, and linguistic minorities. My commitment to equity deepened during my Rotary Peace Fellowship 2026 at Bahçeşehir University in Turkey, where I learned conflict transformation and peacebuilding frameworks. Building on this, I am now implementing my social change initiative, Peace Possible, which aims to amplify the voice of the Hindu minority community in mainstream Pakistani media addressing their underrepresentation and challenging narratives of exclusion. Simultaneously, I am working closely with Malala Fund to advance girls’ education rights and promote Gender Responsive Budgeting in Sindh, Pakistan. These efforts reflect my belief that sustainable development requires both financial accountability and visible, dignified representation of minority voices. Whether through securing Malala Fund grants for resilient education after floods or leading STEAM festivals for thousands of youth, my work remains rooted in participatory, rights-based approaches. I seek to continue building bridges between policy, media, and grassroots action—for a more just and peaceful Pakistan.

Tooba Noor

Strategic Lead

Tooba Noor is an education and development professional with over six years of experience in education policy, research, leadership, program management, and strategic planning.

Tooba Noor

Strategic Lead

Tooba Noor is an education and development professional with over six years of experience in education policy, research, leadership, program management, and strategic planning. She currently serves as Strategic Lead at Thar Education Alliance, leading organizational strategy, research, and program initiatives. Tooba has collaborated with national and international organizations's projects including Aga Khan University, UNICEF, the U.S. Embassy, JICA, and others. She also serves on national advisory and youth engagement platforms, including the Prime Minister’s National Youth Council, the Alumni Advisory Council at Aga Khan University, and the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network. An award-winning researcher with internationally published work, she has represented Pakistan at global conferences and contributes to evidence-based education reforms and inclusive youth development.

Sunder Kothari

Manager Admin & Finance

Mr. Sunder Kothari is a finance professional with over a decade of experience in the development sector, having served since 2013 in various financial and administrative leadership

Sunder Kothari

Manager Admin & Finance

Mr. Sunder Kothari is a finance professional with over a decade of experience in the development sector, having served since 2013 in various financial and administrative leadership roles. He currently works as Manager Finance and Administration at Thar Education Alliance (TEA), where he oversees financial management, budgeting, compliance, administration, and donor reporting. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated expertise in financial planning, internal controls, grant management, and organizational governance. Committed to transparency, accountability, and operational excellence, Mr. Kothari has played a key role in strengthening financial systems and supporting sustainable development initiatives that promote quality education and community empowerment.

Prinka Kapoor

Community outreach officer

Prinka Kapoor is a development professional have done her masters and Mphill in supply chain management and a young entrepreneur running her own business of merchandising and

Prinka Kapoor

Community outreach officer

Prinka Kapoor is a development professional have done her masters and Mphill in supply chain management and a young entrepreneur running her own business of merchandising and supply chain and also serving as a Community Outreach Specialist at Thar Education Alliance (TEA). She has extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, strategic partnerships, and advocacy, with a strong focus on advancing education, child rights, and community development. She specializes in building and strengthening relationships with government institutions, parliamentarians, policymakers, development partners, and civil society organizations. Her ability to connect diverse stakeholders has contributed to successful advocacy initiatives, high-level engagements, and collaborative platforms, including facilitating interactions with elected representatives and supporting the organization in coordinating sessions at the Sindh Assembly. Prinka possesses strong leadership, communication, networking, and event management skills. She has successfully planned and coordinated multi-stakeholder consultations, advocacy campaigns, policy dialogues, youth engagement initiatives, and capacity-building training. Her expertise also includes report writing, strategic communication, campaign coordination, and fostering partnerships that amplify the impact of development programs. Driven by a commitment to inclusive development, Prinka continues to strengthen collaboration between communities, government, and development partners to promote quality education, youth participation, and sustainable social change.

Ikran Khan

Admin Finance and HR officer

Ikran Khan is an administration and operations professional with experience supporting education and development initiatives through effective organizational coordination

Ikran Khan

Admin Finance and HR officer

Ikran Khan is an administration and operations professional with experience supporting education and development initiatives through effective organizational coordination and operational management. As an Admin & Finance Officer at Thar Education Alliance (TEA), he oversees administrative operations, procurement, vendor coordination, logistics, event management, and organizational support to ensure the smooth implementation of projects across Sindh. Ikran holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) From Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from SZABIST Karachi, where he further developed his expertise in management, organizational development, strategic planning, and leadership. He has successfully coordinated trainings, workshops, conferences, and field activities, working closely with government departments, development partners, consultants, and local stakeholders. His expertise includes operational planning, resource management, compliance, and administrative systems that contribute to efficient project delivery and organizational effectiveness. Committed to strengthening organizational systems and promoting operational excellence, Ikran contributes to initiatives that advance education, community development, and institutional capacity building. He is recognized for his collaborative approach, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments.

Quratulain Mudasar

Advocacy and Communication Manager

Qurat Mudasar is a development and education professional with over 20 years of experience in education, child rights, policy advocacy, and community

Quratulain Mudasar

Advocacy and Communication Manager

Qurat Mudasar is a development and education professional with over 20 years of experience in education, child rights, policy advocacy, and community development. She is currently pursuing an MS in Education Management and Leadership from SZABIST. As an active member of the Thar Education Alliance (TEA), she is committed to strengthening education systems, promoting collaborative action, and advancing every child's right to quality, inclusive, and equitable education. She has extensive experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, advocacy, and strategic partnerships, working closely with government institutions, civil society organizations, and development partners. Qurat is particularly passionate about children's participation, youth leadership, climate resilience, and education policy. She regularly contributes to public dialogue through articles and advocacy initiatives, believing that collective action and informed leadership are essential to creating lasting change in Pakistan's education sector.

Vinod Sharma

Digital Media Coordinator

Vinod Kumar Sharma is a digital media and visual storytelling professional from Mithi, District Tharparkar. He holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Finance and brings over 10 years of experience in

Vinod Sharma

Digital Media Coordinator

Vinod Kumar Sharma is a digital media and visual storytelling professional from Mithi, District Tharparkar. He holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Finance and brings over 10 years of experience in the development sector. He began his professional career with SEARCH Organization in 2015 and has been serving as the Lead Digital Media at Thar Education Alliance since 2017. In this role, he leads the organization's visual communication efforts, documenting field activities and producing impactful digital content that highlights community voices and development initiatives. Vinod specializes in photography, videography, video editing, and visual storytelling . With a strong eye for detail and creativity, he transforms field experiences into compelling narratives that effectively communicate social issues, amplify community perspectives, and strengthen the organization's advocacy and outreach.

Mehak Anwar

Digital Media Assistant

Mehak Anwar is a communications and media professional with experience in Journalism, Digital communications, and social development. She currently serves as the Digital Media Assisstant

Mehak Anwar

Digital Media Assistant

Mehak Anwar is a communications and media professional with experience in Journalism, Digital communications, and social development. She currently serves as the Digital Media Assisstant at Thar Education Alliance (TEA), where she leads digital storytelling, strategic communications, social media management, and advocacy campaigns that promote quality education, girls’ empowerment, youth leadership, climate resilience, and community development across Sindh. Throughout her career, she has developed expertise in strategic communications, storytelling, project management, report writing, stakeholder engagement, content development, event documentation, and public awareness campaigns. Her ability to translate field experiences into compelling stories and evidence-based communication products has strengthened advocacy efforts and increased the visibility of development initiatives. Her professional experience spans communications, Digital Media, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, content development, event documentation, and public awareness campaigns. As an independent journalist and columnist, her work has been published by BBC Urdu, The Express Tribune, Independent Urdu, City News and Daily Times, where she writes on education, gender equality, social justice, climate change, and human rights. She has also gained experience with Pakistan Television (PTV) and Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (Radio Pakistan). Passionate about using media for social impact, Mehak believes that powerful storytelling can influence policy, amplify marginalized voices, and inspire positive change. She continues to combine journalism and strategic communications to strengthen advocacy efforts and contribute to inclusive and sustainable development across Pakistan.

Naila

Project Manager Children and Adolescents parliament Sindh

Naila Waseer is an education and development professional with over six years of experience in education policy, research, programme management,

Naila

Project Manager Children and Adolescents parliament Sindh

Naila Waseer is an education and development professional with over six years of experience in education policy, research, programme management, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement. As Project Manager at Thar Education Alliance (TEA), she leads the implementation of the Children & Adolescents Parliament on Right to Education (C&AP-RTE) Sindh, an initiative that promotes meaningful child participation in education governance and policymaking. She holds an MPhil in Educational Leadership and Management from the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and a Bachelor of Education (Honours) from Sukkur IBA University. She has served as Education Coordinator and Educational Consultant with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), where she coordinated education policy initiatives, led research on girls' education, facilitated multi-stakeholder consultations, and contributed to curriculum reform, gender-inclusive education policies, and teacher education initiatives in Sindh. Her professional experience also includes serving as a Faculty Member at Begum Nusrat Bhutto Women University, a Teaching Assistant at LUMS, an Early Childhood Education Facilitator, a Research Assistant, and a United Nations Civic Education Volunteer with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Throughout her career, Naila has managed education programmes, conducted qualitative and quantitative research, designed and delivered teacher professional development programmes, facilitated capacity-building workshops, and produced policy briefs, research reports, and learning resources. Her expertise spans project management, education policy and planning, research design, monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder coordination, teacher training, curriculum and learning material development, data analysis, policy advocacy, and research report writing. A published researcher, she is passionate about strengthening education systems through evidence-based policy, advancing girls' education, and promoting meaningful child and youth participation in decision-making.

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Partab Shivani

Sarang Mathrani

Bharat Kumar

Tooba Noor

Sunder Kothari

Prinka Kapoor

Ikran Khan

Quratulain Mudasar

Vinod Sharma

Mehak Anwar

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