Mohammed Askar K

Age: 25

Home Town: Kasaragod, Kerala

Education: Bachelor of Commerce, Kannur University

Specific Field Interests: Education for Community Development

Placement: AIF-LAMP, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand

Area of Focus: Education

Fellowship Project: Empowering Government School teachers through CustomizedTeaching and Learning Material (TLMs) in Science, Mathematics, and Language for Eastern Region Schools

Highlights: Mohammed Askar hails from the Kasargod district of Northern Kerala and is driven by his desire to give back to society. He is a teacher and tech entrepreneur committed to social change and community empowerment through education. He co-founded Buznez.com, an IT solutions provider for schools. Through his participation in 'The Great Indian Treasure Hunt,' an experiential learning program by Khoj India, Askar developed a deep understanding of India's diverse social landscape and its pressing development needs. This journey has provided him with exposure to Agroforestry, Permaculture, Tribal Education and Gender Neutral Education. He has been pivotal in facilitating similar learning experiences for others and has volunteered with social development organisations in Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, and Kerala. Askar's commitment to educational equity inspired him to co-found Prashiksha, an initiative addressing educational gaps for rural and migrant children in Tumkur, Karnataka. He remains deeply involved in local development efforts, such as the H2HT Tourism Alliance and the Anganwadi Welfare Committee. Currently, Askar is on a journey of unlearning and relearning from his five years of teaching, aiming to grow as an impactful education leader. He looks forward to serving with AIF's Education program to develop teaching resources for government schools.