Author Archives for Mavra Zehra

About Mavra Zehra

Mavra Zehra is a development practitioner with cross-functional exposure in primary phases of research and monitoring and evaluation. She has four years of experience in the nonprofit sector in Pakistan, working with USAID’s notable subcontractors, including Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI); Creative Associates International, and Chemonics International. The experiences amplified her interest in projects that value research backed social interventions in a given context. She has earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Economics from the Lahore University of Management Sciences in Pakistan and was also a visiting student at the University of Arkansas in 2013. She loves to be close to nature and her interest include yoga and weight training.

Arabian Nights & Magic…

October 31, 2019 10:47 am Published by Comments Off on Arabian Nights & Magic…

Before arriving in DC, I set up three goals for myself; Educate, Experience and Explore. Educate international friends and family about my...


Women’s Economic Empowerment Programming

July 19, 2019 2:52 pm Published by Comments Off on Women’s Economic Empowerment Programming

On July 7, 2019, I got the chance to attend an all-star panel featuring the following representatives: Wade Channell, Senior...


Question Your Blindspots

April 30, 2019 11:33 pm Published by Comments Off on Question Your Blindspots

September 2016 – A male colleague came up to me and complained how Khaadi (a predominantly women’s clothing brand) did...


Who Cares if it’s More Diverse?

April 24, 2019 3:42 pm Published by Comments Off on Who Cares if it’s More Diverse?

Languages – In many cases languages have words that appear to be interchangeable and sometimes they are. But often they...


Fellows at the Social Investors Day

March 29, 2019 9:14 pm Published by Comments Off on Fellows at the Social Investors Day

On March 20, 2019 selected Atlas Corps fellows were invited to attend The Social Investors Day which was convened by...


When Women Map

March 14, 2019 2:55 pm Published by Comments Off on When Women Map

IWD2019 – What Women are Upto… In celebration of International Women’s Day, I decided to join DC humanitarian organizations to...


Atlas Corps 101.1

February 10, 2019 12:51 am Published by Comments Off on Atlas Corps 101.1

  Part of the Atlas Corps mission statement deals with a leadership component – Atlas Corps develops leaders by focusing...