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SINCE 1996 • ORPHAN SUPPORT

Orphan and Needy Support Program — education for orphans and children deprived of care

For a child who has lost a parent, or who grows up without consistent care, school is often the first thing to slip away. Our Orphan and Needy Support Program (ONSP) gives these children free, quality education along with books, uniforms, school bags, and shoes, so poverty and loss never decide their future.

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GEF Orphan and Needy Support Program

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Donation frequency

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5,000+

Children Reached by ONSP

4,400

Orphans & Needy Students Supported Now

35

Rural Districts Covered

100%

Free, Quality Education

WHY THIS MATTERS

Without support, orphans are often the first children forced out of school

When a family loses its breadwinner, education quickly becomes a luxury. A widow may be forced to choose between her child’s schooling and the family’s survival. GEF’s orphan support goes beyond the word “orphan”: we reach every child deprived of consistent, nurturing care, and give them free education and the practical support they need to stay in school and break the cycle of poverty.

4,400

Orphans and needy students currently supported by GEF

35

Rural districts where ONSP reaches deserving children

4

Essentials provided free: books, uniforms, school bags, and shoes

PKR 42,000

Annual cost to educate one child

WHAT THE PROGRAM INCLUDES

How we provide education for orphans and needy children

Free, Quality Education

Tuition-free schooling that gives orphans and needy children the same chance to learn, grow, and succeed as any other child.

Fund a child’s schooling →

School Essentials

Free books, uniforms, school bags, and shoes remove the everyday costs that keep children from attending class.

Provide school essentials →

Food & Family Support

Food packages during Ramadan and daily lunch for some students help families meet basic needs and keep children in school.

Support a family →

Care & Belonging

Events that celebrate our students and emotional support that reminds every child they are loved and valued members of our community.

Help a child feel valued →

WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES

Choose how you want to support an orphan’s education.

PKR 3,500/ month

Sponsor an Orphan’s Education

Covers schooling, books, and learning materials for one orphan or needy child, helping them stay in school every month.

PKR 420,000/ one-time

Sponsor 10 Orphans for a Year

Gives ten orphans and needy children a full year of free education and school essentials, changing ten families’ futures at once.

Sponsor 10 orphans
Pakistani schoolgirl participating in a classroom activity; illustrative photo
Every child deserves careIllustrative photograph • Assad Tanoli / Unsplash.

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

Over 5,000 children across 35 rural districts have found hope through ONSP.

ONSP was born from a simple belief: every child deprived of care deserves a chance to learn. Today GEF supports 4,400 orphans and needy students with free education, school essentials, and care. Even through challenges like the pandemic, the program has kept going, and with your support it can reach many more children still waiting for their chance.

Help more orphans learn →

Questions our donors ask

Can I give my Zakat for orphan support?

Yes. Your Zakat directly supports orphans and needy children from deserving families, covering their education, books, uniforms, and school essentials.

Who does ONSP support?

ONSP supports orphans and any child deprived of consistent, nurturing care, such as children of widows and families facing severe financial hardship, across 35 rural districts of Pakistan.

What does my orphan support cover?

Free, quality education plus books, uniforms, school bags, and shoes. GEF also provides food packages during Ramadan and daily lunch for some students.

Can I donate from outside Pakistan (UK, USA, or Gulf)?

Yes. We have secure international payment options available via credit card, debit card, and bank wire. You will receive an official tax receipt immediately in your inbox.

Give an orphan the education every child deserves.

Your orphan support today opens the door to a brighter future that no child should have to give up.