The Gift of Education: Adopt a Pakistani Student

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Summary

The project provides 410 students in 42 formal and non-formal schools with free tuition & books. These economically challenged families need help to provide their children with a prosperous future. progress reportread updates from the field

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Project Needs and Beneficiaries

The communities in focus have poor economic statuses and because of abject poverty, they cannot afford to educate their children. This project aims to: 1. Provide free education to those who cannot afford it 2. Improve the quality and standard of the education system in the targeted communities The more children we reach, the higher their chances of a obtaining a better future will be. Your donations will help these children turn their dreams into realities.

Activities

•Provide free education, books & uniforms to students in formal & non-formal schools •Improve basic infrastructure & furniture in schools •Run workshops to train the local teachers •Hold periodic meetings & surveys to ensure coordination & control

Funding Information

Total Funding Received to Date: $4,834
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $20,133
Total Funding Goal: $24,967

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).

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Why this Project is Important

Potential Long Term Impact

The project will enable approx. 410 students every year to have access to free education and better school facilities. In the long term we are endeavoring to provide students with the means to improve their quality of life for generations to come.

Project Message

The ABNI schools were one of the most touching experiences of my life which broadened my horizons and made me realize that it was this type of work that I wanted to be committed to for my life.
- Irum Tahir, Summer Intern Binghamton University Binghamton NY

Who is Running This Project

Contact

Dr. Shabnum Sarfraz,
Director Communication and Resource Mobilization
Shadman Lahore-54000
Pakistan
Lahore, Punjab same as above
Pakistan
92-42-111-555-600
Email:

Project Sponsor

Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy

Organization

FATIMA MEMORIAL SYSTEM
Fatima Memorial System (FMS)
Shadman
lahore, punjab 54000
Pakistan
92-42-111-555-600
http://www.fmsystem.org

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Where this Project is Located

Country

This project is located in Pakistan and can also be found under Children.

For more information about Pakistan, read the Human Development Report on Pakistan or the Wikipedia entry for Pakistan.

When this Project was Updated

Last Updated

This project was last updated on March 10, 2008.

Date Added to GlobalGiving

This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on October 05, 2006.

Latest Update from the Field

Extend your hands of hope to move a life forward!

By Dr Shabnum Sarfraz - Deputy Director Communications , September 17, 2007 05:57 PM


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