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Education Across Pakistan

Pakistan has 22.8 million children out of school, the second highest globally. READ Foundation tackles this through building schools in remote villages, sponsoring orphans, running girls’ literacy programmes, supporting university students, and bringing mobile libraries to remote areas. Girls facing early marriage get safe classrooms. Orphans get to school and receive living support. Remote villages get school buildings with playgrounds and labs. Different solutions for different barriers, empowering communities to grow stronger.

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Every child we educate finds protection, hope, and a way out of poverty.

Right now, orphans are getting an education instead of work. Girls facing early marriage are sitting in classrooms. Remote villages finally have schools where none existed before. Talented students are reaching medical school despite growing up in poverty. We’ve sponsored over 8,000 orphans so far, and we’re building 19 more schools. When you support education in Pakistan, this is the impact you create.

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8,000+

orphans sponsored – 50% are girls.

19

More schools are under construction.

99%

of girls pass literacy assessments.
8,000+
orphans sponsored – 50% are girls.
19
More schools are under construction.
99%
of girls pass literacy assessments.

Case Studies

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Zayneb’s Story

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Omar’s Story

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Zayneb’s Story

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Yusuf’s Story

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Emergency Fund

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School on a Boat

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Sponsor An Orphan

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School in a Bus

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Areas of Work

Our programmes tackle different education barriers. School construction. Orphan sponsorship. Girls’ literacy. Early marriage prevention. We ensure no child is left out.

How Umer Rehman Found Hope Through READ’s Orphan Sponsorship Programme

Umer lost his father when he was very young. Now 16, see how he is building his future with READ Foundation.
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities: all must mean all

3rd December marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day to promote the rights and wellbeing of people with disabilities across all areas of society, and to raise awareness of the importance of inclusion. The 2025 theme, “Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress”, underscores the principle that genuine progress is only possible when everyone is included.
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Aizah’s Story: Building A Future Through Education

In the small village of Maghloora, Kashmir, Aizah lives with her mother, younger brother, and younger sister. Aizah, who is in Class 6, attends a READ Foundation school with all three of her siblings.
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Zahra Batool Case Study

After losing both parents, Zahra found hope through READ Foundation’s Orphan Sponsorship Programme — continuing her education and rebuilding her future. Sponsor an orphan today.
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Orphan Sponsorship

Orphan Sponsorship covers school fees, supplies, and a monthly stipend so children can stay in class. In 2024, we supported 8,000+ orphans, protecting them against exploitation and poverty.

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Empower Her

Empower Her runs community learning spaces in Sindh and Gilgit-Baltistan, serving 3,600 out-of-school girls with 120 trained teachers. We are further establishing 14 schools for girls.
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Higher Education Sponsorship

Talented medical and engineering students receive full tuition, materials, living costs, and mentorship. This programme supports high-achieving students from struggling families.

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Read on Wheels

Repurposed ice cream cart becomes mobile library reaching 14,000 kids, bringing stories and inspiration. Culturally relevant content transforms outdoor spaces into learning hubs.

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Build, Open & Adopt a School

We build and open schools in remote areas, so children can learn close to home. In 2024, over 4,300 students learned in schools we built or opened, and 19 more schools are under construction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Your donation supports children who face the biggest barriers to education. Orphans who need help to stay in school, girls who missed years of learning, and students in remote communities where classrooms are scarce. It also strengthens families and schools with the practical support that keeps education doors open.
Orphan Sponsorship helps cover school costs, supplies, and a monthly stipend, so a child can stay in class, and a caregiver has less burden at home. We also build safeguarding into the programme, so children learn in a safe, supportive environment.

We build and open schools in underserved areas and improve learning spaces so children can study close to home. Schools may include basics like clean WASH facilities and spaces that make learning less challenging. 

We take safeguarding seriously. In our community learning spaces, we train teachers, parents, and local education committees, and we share child-friendly materials in local languages. We also use clear feedback routes, like complaint and suggestion boxes, so girls can speak up when they need help.
400 READ schools operate across Pakistan, educating 118,000 students. Each includes playgrounds, libraries, science labs, and quality facilities for every student. Two of our schools run on solar power. We have also employed 5,967 trained teachers, 70% are women. We follow the Pakistan National Curriculum Guidelines, ensuring recognised qualifications, making quality education accessible to everyone.

Our Blogs

How Umer Rehman Found Hope Through READ’s Orphan Sponsorship Programme

Umer lost his father when he was very young. Now 16, see how he is building his future with READ Foundation.
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities: all must mean all

3rd December marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day to promote the rights and wellbeing of people with disabilities across all areas of society, and to raise awareness of the importance of inclusion. The 2025 theme, “Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress”, underscores the principle that genuine progress is only possible when everyone is included.
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Aizah’s Story: Building A Future Through Education

In the small village of Maghloora, Kashmir, Aizah lives with her mother, younger brother, and younger sister. Aizah, who is in Class 6, attends a READ Foundation school with all three of her siblings.
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Zahra Batool Case Study

After losing both parents, Zahra found hope through READ Foundation’s Orphan Sponsorship Programme — continuing her education and rebuilding her future. Sponsor an orphan today.
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Read Foundation School Flood Destruction

Climate Catastrophe is Hitting Children in Pakistan The Hardest, Warn Leading Education Charity

Children in Pakistan are bearing the brunt of the climate crisis, with rising floods, heatwaves, and environmental disasters disrupting their health, education, and future, warns a leading education charity.
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Last Day of Ramadan: Significance, Moon Sighting, Duas

The last day of Ramadan brings together the final fast, the joyful sighting of the crescent moon, and the giving of zakat al fitr. This simple guide explains how the Islamic lunar calendar shapes Eid, why charity matters, and how families celebrate with heartfelt Eid Mubarak greetings.
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Omar’s Story

The escalating crisis in Lebanon has pushed more than a million people out of their homes to find shelter in the North and elsewhere. Forced to live in overcrowded and worn-down shelters, they have little to no winter supplies to keep themselves warm as the colder months approach. READ Foundation already has a well-established network in Lebanon and is ready to help vulnerable families in need. We have already been delivering psychosocial support and educational access to innocent children through our School in a Bus network. We’ve also been delivering essential relief, including food, winter supplies, shelter, and hygiene kits through our Buses.

EDUCATING A CHILD IS EMPOWERING A NEW GENERATION WITH THE TOOLS FOR CREATING A BETTER TOMORROW.

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