Driven by Purpose,
Leveraging Technology
to uplift Communities
through Education
Vision
"Empowering future generations through education and technology, bridging social divides and inspiring youth to build an inclusive, compassionate society connecting privileged youth with needy."
Mission
"Our mission is to empower underprivileged students in India and beyond by providing access to quality education, ranging from foundational learning to digital and coding skills, through innovative, technology-driven platforms. By addressing the shortage of qualified educators in rural areas through remote teaching and global volunteer support"
What We Believe
• Education is a right, not a privilege.
• Technology can remove barriers.
• Youth can drive change.
• Every individual deserves respect and opportunity- regardless of caste,
creed, religion, or financial status.
• Inclusion and compassion are the foundation of real progress.
Our Journey So Far
Since our founding, we’ve:
• Launched 4 active centers across India in collaboration with local NGOs and
schools.
• Taught 200+ students using digital platforms and remote instructors.
• Built a network of young, passionate volunteers from India and abroad.
• Started laying the groundwork for our scholarship and remedial class
programs.
And this is just the beginning.
Our Approach
• We partner with NGOs, schools, and colleges to set up learning hubs in underserved communities.
• We equip these centers with digital infrastructure and connect them to experienced volunteer educators.
• We train our volunteers - most of them young professionals or students - with the tools to teach, mentor and make a real difference.
• We monitor impact and adapt constantly, ensuring our programs are relevant, inclusive and effective.
Our Team
Mohamed Faizal
Founder & Chairman LinkedIn
Founder and chief visionary, Faizal is the driving force behind this initiative. He is a passionate social entrepreneur with transformational thoughts and actions.
Rafi MT
Director - Strategy LinkedIn
Rafi leads strategic planning at Scholar Stride, guiding long-term direction and growth. He focuses on building frameworks that strengthen the foundation’s impact and sustainability.
Sajeer Bin Abbas
Executive Director - Operations LinkedIn
Sajeer leads the operational execution, ensuring programs run smoothly, efficiently. He oversees coordination across teams, processes and partners translating strategy into consistent on ground impact.
Ashraf TP
Director - Academics LinkedIn
Ashraf oversees the academic direction of Scholar Stride. He plays a key role in aligning curriculum, teaching standards and learner outcomes with the our mission. LinkedIn
Shabnas Mohamed
Director - PR LinkedIn
Shabnas leads public relations and communications at Scholar Stride. He builds strong stakeholder engagement and communicated with clarity and purpose.
Fahad Haneefa
Director - Remedial Education LinkedIn
Fahad oversees quality assurance at Scholar Stride, ensuring programs, processes and outcomes meet defined standards.
Shaji Hussain
Director - Media LinkedIn
Shaji oversees media strategy and content at Scholar Stride, bringing its initiatives and impact to life through visual and digital storytelling.
Mohammad Rafeeq
Director - Finance LinkedIn
Rafeeq oversees financial planning and governance, ensuring transparency, accountability and sustainability.