Millions of children in the sub-continent remain illiterate and uneducated. Parents are unable to afford
paying for education of these children. This is a problem both in urban and rural areas.
HFUSA supports the activities of the following schools:
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Pehli Kiran Schools (PKS) was established in 1995 in Islamabad with the objective
to provide elementary school education to undocumented transient communities / katchi abadis
living on the fringes of the cities. At present, it operates a network of 10 schools providing
quality elementary schooling to over 4,300 students.
PKS has also been involved with related activities to serve these undocumented communities
including child registration certification of undocumented communities, and helping families
acquire basic identification documentation in cooperation with NADRA.
During the past year, the school system upgraded itself using technology facilitated teaching and
learning.
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They also established a computer training center, a women’s skill development center,
vocational enterprise and financial literacy training, and ran science camps. Extra curricular
activities and celebration of key events are also a key component.
PKS provides scholarships for continuing education to the students who wish to pursue further
education.
The cost of educating one child at PKS is $55 per year.
HFUSA supports the activities of PKS and encourages its donors to sponsor as many children as
possible.
- Rabia Sharif Schoolis located at Dasuha 242 RB, nine miles
from Faisalabad city. It provides elementary and secondary school education to rural communities in that
area. At present the school has 170 children (140 girls and 30 boys) and is expanding each year. The
school is licensed to provide education up to 8th class, and it has applied for permission to take it up
to 10th class (Matric). The school also assists in arrangement of boarding and lodging for girls who
come from distant villages.
Around 300 students have graduated so far, and are currently pursuing higher education. The
school aims at providing quality education so that its students will compete with all schools in the
province.
The cost of educating one child is $80 per year for the day scholars.
The school also needs assistance to improve and expand its infrastructure. Following are
estimated costs of immediate requirements:
- The cost of renovating 5 classrooms, computer lab, the staff room and bathrooms
is expected to be around $3,400.
- With increase of students, the school also needs to construct at least 3 more
classrooms and a room for administration. The cost of new construction is expected to be around $
16,500.
We encourage our donors to support annual education expenses of the students and also assist
with the one-time expense for infrastructure development and improvement.