ORGANIZATION Shaheen Mistri | What a Success story of CEO of Tech for India

RUNFounded the Akansha FoundationDuring his time in Mumbai, he regularly visited the slums and taught underprivileged children. His ambition to educate the underprivileged paved the way for the establishment of the Akansha Foundation, a non-profit educational center, in 1991. It is considered one of the largest non-profit educational centers in the world. So far over 1,000 students in and around Mumbai and Pune have been placed in Teach for India centers. 42nd award from Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation for the development and well-being of women and children. Ultimately, Shaheen gained worldwide recognition for her commitment to fighting for equality in education. 

Education is the most remarkable weapon to change the world. Furthermore, one who accepts this would help other people in overcoming this weapon. Here is the example of overcoming adversity of the social dissident and teacher from India - Shaheen Mistri, that has motivated a large number

EARLY LIFE Shaheen Mistri was born on March 18, 1971, in Pune, India into a Parsi family and grew up in different countries as her father was a senior banker at Citigroup. He received primary education at Jakarta International School and Greenwich Academy. He began volunteering at the age of twelve. 

After completing his undergraduate studies, he returned to his hometown.  During this time, he became aware of the inequalities in the Indian education system. He then decided to go to St. Xavier's University and then the University of Mumbai to pursue a BA in Sociology. He also earned a Master of Education from the University of Manchester. RUN Founded the Akansha Foundation During his time in Mumbai, he regularly visited the slums and taught underprivileged children. 

His ambition to educate the underprivileged paved the way for the establishment of the Akansha Foundation, a non-profit educational center, in 1991. It started with just 15 students, but today it serves more than 15,000 children in Pune and Mumbai. He received support and funding from his parents, friends, and Citibank.  Teach For India Shaheen met Wendy Kopp, Executive Director of Teach For America, in 2006. It was at this point that the idea of ​​founding a similar organization in India came to her. His intention was to bridge the educational gap between the privileged and the underprivileged in India. Later, in the summer of 2008, his dream of "Teach For India" came true. 

It is considered one of the largest non-profit educational centers in the world.  So far, over 1,000 students in and around Mumbai and Pune have been placed in Teach for India centers. Other Works He also published a non-fiction book, Redrawing India: The Story of Teach For India, in collaboration with Kovid Gupta in 2014 with Random House. In fact, this book emphasizes the need for equal educational standards for all youth in India.  He has served on the boards of other organizations including Teach for All, Thermax Foundation, Design for Change, and the Simple Education Foundation. She has also been an advisor to the Latika Roy Foundation and is a committee member of the National Council for Teacher Education. 

AWARDS She has received several prestigious awards in recognition of her work contributing to the integration of the country. The World Congress of Education's Outstanding Leadership title in 2015. Selfless Service Award from Rotary Club International in 2006. Asia 21 Leader in 2006. Archana Trust Woman Achiever Award from Archana Trust, Mumbai in 2003. World Leader of Tomorrow from World Economic Forum in 2002. 42nd award from Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation for the development and well-being of women and children.  Ultimately, Shaheen gained worldwide recognition for her commitment to fighting for equality in education.

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