Irfan Attari
Social Work Professional & Non Profit Director
Srinagar
Summary
Dedicated social work professional with a Bachelor’s in Social Work and currently pursuing a Master of Social Work (Counseling), committed to driving impactful social and development initiatives. Expertise in community engagement, youth leadership, and program coordination has resulted in successful grassroots projects focused on education, mental health, and women's empowerment. As the founder of the Foundation for Youth Web and a pioneering TEDx organizer in Kashmir, demonstrated ability to mobilize communities and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to design and implement sustainable solutions. Proven track record in organizing awareness programs on critical issues such as drug abuse prevention and youth leadership, fostering strong connections with volunteers and community members.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
14
14
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Organizer & License Holder
TEDx Dal Lake
- Current
- Pioneer organizer of TEDx Talks–style independently licensed events in Kashmir, serving as Organizer and License Holder of TEDx Dal Lake.
- Led end-to-end planning, team coordination, speaker curation, and event execution in compliance with official TEDx guidelines.
- Engaged youth, professionals, institutions, and volunteers to build a platform for ideas, dialogue, and community learning.
- Coordinated logistics, partnerships, and communications to successfully deliver large-scale public events.
Columnist
Global Kashmir
01.2023 - Current
- Write articles on youth issues, mental health, social development, women empowerment, and civic awareness.
- Highlight grassroots perspectives and promote constructive dialogue through responsible journalism.
Founder & Director
Foundation for Youth Web
01.2019 - Current
- Founded and lead a youth-led nonprofit focused on community development, mental health awareness, drug abuse prevention, women empowerment, and youth leadership.
- Planned and coordinated 500+ grassroots programs, including awareness camps, workshops, community meetings, and outreach drives across urban and rural areas.
- Mobilized youth, women groups, volunteers, and community members to ensure active participation in social and educational initiatives.
- Coordinated with local institutions, community leaders, civil society groups, and stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of programs.
- Managed volunteer teams through task delegation, regular coordination meetings, and performance monitoring to ensure timely execution of activities.
- Maintained field-level documentation, reports, feedback, and impact records to support monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
Media Coordinator & Youth Affairs Contributor
TRK Media
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Covered youth, education, mental health, and social issues with a focus on community awareness and positive narratives.
- Supported promotion of community initiatives and social campaigns through media coordination and digital platforms.
- Assisted in organizing media-linked awareness programs and discussions on social development issues.
Education
Master of Social Work - Counseling
IGNOU
Master of Public Administration - undefined
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
IGNOU
Diploma - Engineering (Computer Science)
Government Polytechnic College
SrinagarDiploma - Women’s Empowerment
IGNOU
01.2024
Diploma - Journalism & Mass Communication
Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU)
01.2023
Skills
Community mobilization strategies
Promotion of mental health awareness
Conflict resolution
Counseling for youth development
Public Speaking & Media Communication
Administrative support
Certification
Gender Sensitization & Women Empowerment
Timeline
Columnist
Global Kashmir
01.2023 - Current
Founder & Director
Foundation for Youth Web
01.2019 - Current
Media Coordinator & Youth Affairs Contributor
TRK Media
01.2019 - 01.2023
Organizer & License Holder
TEDx Dal Lake
- Current
Master of Public Administration - undefined
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
IGNOU
Diploma - Engineering (Computer Science)
Government Polytechnic College
Diploma - Women’s Empowerment
IGNOU
Diploma - Journalism & Mass Communication
Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU)
Master of Social Work - Counseling
IGNOU
Awards & Recognition
Youngest Awarded Social Activist of Kashmir – Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, J&K, Josh Talks Speaker, TEDx Organizer & License Holder – TEDx Dal Lake, National TV Debater – Represented Kashmir on multiple platforms, Young Achievers Award – General B. S. Raju
social advocacy
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