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People shaping the work

Our team combines school leadership, field coordination, mentoring, and community documentation so programs stay practical, local, and accountable.

Sofia White

Director

Sofia guides the institute’s long-term direction and keeps partnerships aligned with community-led educational leadership.

Amina Rahimi

Family Engagement Coordinator

Amina organizes parent circles and follow-up visits so school planning reflects family concerns and girls’ access needs.

Farid Ahmadzai

Field Coaching Lead

Farid mentors principals and district facilitators on routines that make attendance, staffing, and local accountability workable.

Laila Wafaei

Women’s Leadership Mentor

Laila supports emerging women facilitators with coaching in public speaking, planning, and community dialogue.

Rahim Safi

Provincial Operations Coordinator

Rahim tracks local logistics, district travel, and resource needs so field teams can respond quickly and consistently.

Mariam Noori

Documentation Officer

Mariam gathers classroom stories, facilitator notes, and community feedback to keep reporting grounded in lived realities.

Zarif Hakimi

Monitoring and Learning Associate

Zarif turns field records into clear snapshots that help school leaders and community councils review progress together.

Shabnam Arsala

Youth Programs Facilitator

Shabnam leads youth sessions that connect student voice, peer mentoring, and community responsibility around learning.