Pravina joined ACCORD in 1998, and was with the organisation until 2026.
Her qualifications include a four year degree in Social Work from the University of the Western Cape and a Diploma in Business Management from Damelin. She has completed a part-time certificate programme of one year duration each, in Leadership, Administration and Management of Early Childhood Development; and Organisational Development and Strategic Planning with Private Agencies Collaborating Together (PACT). Further, Pravina has completed several short courses on Peace and Conflict, Leadership and Management. She has received Mediation training at CDR Associates in the United States of America and has trained in Conflict Management through the Programme at ACCORD.
Pravina is engaged with the African Women Movement in particular around the areas of Women, Peace and Security.